I have Type 1 diabetes. I love to write. I’m happy when I am helping others. I speak up when it’s important. I have a passion for sharing knowledge and learning new technology. I was BORN to BLOG!
I’ve met so many other T1Ds on this journey who are cool and love to help others. We put our heads and hearts together … to bring more resources and knowledge to our amazing diabetes community. We’re making improvements every day … come back often, let us know what you think. And my gratitude for my amazing webmaster, Dave (an honorary T1D)!
And thank you for stopping by!
— Joanne Laufer Milo, The Savvy Diabetic
Savvy Updates 7/14/25: T1D Barbie, Carb Counting & AI, MIT’s Implantable Glucagon Reservoir, Wristband Sensor All-In-One Monitoring for D & CV Care, New Infrared Tech Pinpoints Lipohypertrophy, Metabolic Muscle Differences in Males/Females Explain D Variations, CBD Use & Elevated Liver Enzymes, Medtronic Minimed New CEO & CFO, Glucotrack’s Implantable Glucose Monitor Early Data, GlucoModicum Needle-Free CGM, “Tech Neck” Epidemic, US Needs More Endocrinologists, Prescribing Kiwi Fruit for GI Patients, Japanese Walking Improves Fitness, Insurers’ Pledge To Reduce Prior Authorizations
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: T1D Barbie Carb Counting & AI MIT's Implantable Glucagon Reservoir Wristband Sensor All-In-One Monitoring for Diabetes & Cardiovascular Care New Infrared Tech Pinpoints Lipohypertrophy Metabolic Muscle...
Savvy Updates, 7/7/25: 3D-Printed Islet Transplantation, Abvance Therapeutics Funded for Next-Gen Glucagon Analogs/Therapies to Prevent Hypos, Glucotrack’s CBGM Implant Tech, Ax-4 Space Mission Studies Glucose Metabolism & Microgravity, Study of Implementation of AID Systems, FDA’s Interoperability Designation
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: 3D-Printed Islet Transplantation Abvance Therapeutics Funded for Next-Gen Glucagon Analogs/Therapies to Prevent Hypos Glucotrack's CBGM Implant Tech Ax-4 Space Mission Studies Glucose Metabolism & Microgravity...
Savvy Updates 6/30/25: PharmaSens/SiBionics All-in-One Insulin Patch Pump, EU Limits Chinese Access to Medtech Contracts, Next-Gen Medtronic Insulin Pumps, New Study: Semaglutide in Adults T1Ds, $10.6 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme by 11 Eastern Europeans, Beta Bionics 2025 ADA Investor Presentation
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: PharmaSens/SiBionics All-in-One Insulin Patch Pump EU Limits Chinese Access to Medtech Contracts Next-Gen Medtronic Insulin Pumps New Study: Semaglutide in Adults T1Ds $10.6 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme by 11 Eastern...
Experts Weigh In: GLP-1s and Prior Authorizations for T1D
It seems that many endocrinologists, internists, and family practice physicians, in general, have no idea how to write an effective prior authorization for GLP-1s for their Type 1 diabetic patients! Many seem to even argue that GLP-1s are only for T2Ds. During...
Savvy Updates, 6/23/25: Sequel twiist Launches July 27, Vertex Zimislecal Cures Severe Diabetes, Dexcom Announces AI for G7 CGM, Dexcom Recalls 2m CGM Receivers, iLet Bionic Pancreas Partners with Abbott’s Future CGM-Ketone Sensor, Gold-Standard Trial for D Kidney Disease, Is Your HbA1C Accurate?, TIXiMED Phase 1 Study Oral Disease-Modifying T1D Therapy, Keeping Your Insulin Cool, GLOW Gummies Fast-Acting Dextrose, Iowa Law Blocks PBMs
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Sequel twiist Launches July 27 Vertex Zimislecal Cures Severe Diabetes Dexcom Announces AI Photo Logging & “SMART FOOD LOG” for G7 CGM Dexcom Recalls 2m CGM Receivers Beta Bionics' iLet Partners with Abbott's...
Savvy Updates, 6/16/25: Tandem Teams with Abbott Future Glucose-Ketone Sensor, Vertex’s T1D Cure Trial Fails, Medtronic Becomes Minimed AGAIN, Incretins May Shield Against D Complications, We Don’t Know How GLP-1s Work, High Fasting Insulin Raises Odds for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Insulet, Marvel Collab Unveils Comic Book Hero with T1D, FDA Launches AI Tool to Optimize Performance, D Stigma Among Adult T1Ds/T2Ds, Late Dinner Bad for Metabolic Health, AMA Registry to Track Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs, PBM Lobby Sues Arkansas,
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Tandem Teams with Abbott Future Glucose-Ketone Sensor Vertex’s T1D Cure Trial Fails Medtronic Becomes Minimed AGAIN Incretins May Shield Against D Complications "We Don’t Know How GLP-1s Work" High Fasting Insulin...
Savvy Updates, 6/9/25: Metabolic Subtypes & BG Responses to Carbs, Semaglutide & D Eye Risks, Dianode-3 Study is RECRUITING, Test Strips NOT Covered by Medicare, High Insulin & Irregular Periods, HIV Med Improves D Eye Disease Vision, Spinal Cord Stim for D Neuropathy Pain, CVS Closing 271 Stores, Mindfulness and/or Hope
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Metabolic Subtypes & Blood Sugar Responses to Carbohydrates Semaglutide & Diabetic Eye Risks Dianode-3 Study is RECRUITING Newly Diagnosed T1D Young Adults Test Strips NOT Covered by Medicare High Insulin &...
Savvy Updates 6/2/2025: Cooking DOES NOT Replace Insulin; Sex-Specific Precision Medicine in D Tech; Clinical Trial Oral Hypoglycemia Medication Cadisegliatin; Fat Cells “Remember” Obesity after Weight Loss; Loneliness is Deadly; TSA Warns of “Juice-Jacking” of Smartphones, Devices at Airports; Clinical Trial for Oral Insulin Tregopil; CVS/Cigna Sue Arkansas Re New PBM Law; Call Centers Being Replaced by AI
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Cooking DOES NOT Replace Insulin One Size Does Not Fit All: ex-Specific Precision Medicine in D Technology Clinical Trial for Oral Hypoglycemia Medication: Cadisegliatin Fat Cells “Remember” Obesity Even After Weight...
Savvy Updates, 5/27/25: Sequel/Twiist & Abbott’s Future Dual Glucose/Ketone Sensor, Spleen-based Islet Transplants Without Full Immunosuppression, Medtronic Spins Off Diabetes Business, Kakao Healthcare AI-Powered CGM for Japanese Markets, Elvinix (formerly Levicure) Functional Cure in “Stealth Mode”, Tandem Diabetes Pays Roche $36M in Patent Infringement, FDA Removes Hold on Cadisegliatin (vTv Technologies), FDA OKs Susvimo (Roche) for Diabetic Retinopathy, May is Mental Health Awareness Month & National Diabetes Month
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Sequel/Twiist & Abbott's Future Dual Glucose/Ketone Sensor Spleen-based islet transplantation restores glycemic control in T1D without full immunosuppression Medtronic Spins Off Diabetes Business Kakao Healthcare...
Savvy Updates 5/19/25: Tandem/CapBio Infusion Set Cleared, Test Strips Not Covered by Medicare, Eversense & Sequel/twiist, Abbott Libre Lessens Severity of CV Complications, Call-to-Action to Eliminate Barriers to Access for AIDs, Upcoming CGMs & Patch Pumps, T1Ds Increase Daily Dose of Inhaled Insulin, Tyrosine Kinase 2 (TYK2) Protein Reduces Pancreatic Inflammation, How Much Sugar In Breakfast Foods, Sleep Needs & Your Nationality
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Tandem/CapBio Infusion Set Cleared (ultimately for extended use to 7 days) Test Strips Not Covered by Medicare Eversense & Sequel twiist Partnership Abbott Libre Lessens the Severity of CV Complications...
