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
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Savvy Updates, 2/6/23: GoodRx Shared User Data, CGM Issues for Elderly, Chickpeas, Your Immune System, Pancreatic Capillaries Persist After Beta Cell Loss
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Savvy NEWS FLASH, 2/2/23: The Wait for Dexcom G7 is ALMOST OVER!
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Savvy HOT NEWS, 1/24/23: Tidepool Announces FDA Clearance of Tidepool Loop
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Savvy Updates, 1/23/23:FDA Approves Mallya Smart Pen, T1D’s 6 Hormones, Inaccurate A1c Results, Fasting Diets, Diabetic Macular Edema, Healthcare Company Bankruptcies Up 84%
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Savvy Updates 1/16/23: CGM $$$, Insulin Pill Fails, Med School & AI, DIY Loop 3.0, 5-Minute Walks, T1D Kids & School Days
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Savvy Updates, 1/9/22: Beta Bionics NEW CMO, EoFlow Patch Pump Submits to FDA, Fruits/Veggies App, How Ozempic/Wegovy Work, Drug Makers Raise Prices 2023, Happy Bob App
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Savvy Updates, 1/2/23: Ozempic Shortages, Artificially Sweetened Drinks & Incontinence, Worldwide Surge in Diabetes, FDA Regulating Practice of Medicine, Happy New Year
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