Afrezza, the Amazing Inhalable Insulin

Afrezza, the Amazing Inhalable Insulin

Mar 20, 2017 | LOOPing

  I’ve been using Afrezza intermittently for the past 2 years … and am continually amazed at how well and how fast it works!  What is Afrezza?  Developed by Al Mann (who also developed the insulin pump and the cochlear hearing implat, among...
Savvy LOOPing: Running Open Loop

Savvy LOOPing: Running Open Loop

Mar 20, 2017 | LOOPing

Here’s my LOOPing update.  I’ve been running the RileyLink for about 8 weeks.  I started running it OPEN, which means that it is ON but not making and implementing decisions with my insulin pump, based on the algorithm and CGM and carb...
Savvy Sweet Fun: SUGAR

Savvy Sweet Fun: SUGAR

Mar 12, 2017 | Featured

I just read a fun and comprehensive blog post on the FIFTY SIX (56) names for sugar, thanks to Nicole Pajer on ASweetLife.com. Sugar is everyone and in so many of the foods we eat.  According to the article, added sugar is in (hiding or not obvious) in 74% of...
Savvy Updates 3.5.2017: Fasting, Finns, Funding

Savvy Updates 3.5.2017: Fasting, Finns, Funding

Mar 5, 2017 | Featured

As always, lots happening in the diabetes world of technology, research and more! Fasting Diet Regenerates Beta Cells in Mice was featured on InsulinNation.com, 24 February 2017.  The subtitle: The cyclical diet also restored insulin sensitivity. Researchers from...
Medicare CGM Saga Continued

Medicare CGM Saga Continued

Mar 2, 2017 | LOOPing

I am not trying to stir the pot of frustration about Medicare and Dexcom … but here goes. As I mentioned, Dexcom absolutely CANNOT sell me any product, for cash, because my file shows that I am covered by Medicare.  Even if I just want to BUY a transmitter...
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