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, 9/26/22: Medtronic Pumps & Cybersecurity Risk, Diabeloop Algorithm Increases TIR, T1D & UTIs, Moderate Diabetes Distress Even with CGM
FDA Warns of Cybersecurity Risk With Medtronic MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps was reported by David Kerr, MD, for Healio.com/endocrinology, 20 September 2022. The FDA has issued an alert warning people with diabetes using a Medtronic MiniMed 630G or MiniMed 670G...
Savvy Updates, 9/19/22: Investor Lawsuit against Medtronic, Synthetic Human Gut Microbiome, Sex of Researcher Affects Study Outcomes, Loss of “Caring” in Healthcare
Investor lawsuit accuses Medtronic of failing to disclose insulin pump problems was posted by Mick Paul Taylor for MedTechDive.com, 13 September 2022. Investors have accused Medtronic of failing to disclose problems with its insulin pump business that...
Savvy Updates 9/12/22: Novo saves Zegalogue, Sugar Disrupts Microbiome, Cravings for Fatty Foods, DPAC Sues HHS for Copay Accumulators, Best Places for Dexcom G6 Sensor
Zealand summons Novo Nordisk to resuscitate floundering diabetes newcomer Zegalogue was reported by Fraiser Kansteiner for FiercePharma.com, 7 September 2022. Zealand said it has forged a global license and development pact with Novo Nordisk to take the marketing...
Savvy Updates, 9/6/22: Senseonics CFO Leaves, Beta Bionics Trial Data & RIF, Chip-free, Wireless Electronic Skin, Insulin Pill, Cognitive Benefits from Hybrid Closed Loop Systems, Sugar & Microbiome, T1D & Hypothyroidism
Senseonics Announces CFO Transition was published by Senseonics Holdings, Inc., 1 September 2022. Senseonics, a medical technology company focused on the development and manufacturing of long-term, implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems...
Savvy Updates, 8/22/22: Vit D & Inflammation, CGM Comparisons Deep Dive Plus Newcomer Zense, OTC Hearing Aids, Evolution of Chewing
Vitamin D supplements may help reduce chronic inflammation was written by Annie Lennon for MedicalNewsToday.com,15 August 2022. Systematic low-grade inflammation is characterized by the prolonged release of inflammatory molecules and is linked to...
Savvy Eating/Gut, 8/17/22: Gut Microbiome & T1D, Monk Fruit as Prebiotic Sweetener, Mental Fatigue & T1D
All About your Gut Microbiome was shared by Marissa Town for ChildrenWithDiabetes.com, 10 August 2022. The onset of type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune illnesses typically involves some environmental trigger combined with a genetic risk. Some researchers...
Savvy Updates 8/15/22: Comments on CGM Alarms to FDA DEADLINE 8/15/2022, Inflation Reduction Act Becomes Law, Glucagon Emergency Kit Discontinued, Sensor Jewelry, Dr. Francine Kaufman on Senseonics, Omnipod 5 vs. Tandem Diabetes, Monkey Pox & T1D
Final Day: Make Your Voice Heard AGAIN to the FDA re CGM! Here’s another chance to tell them, in a few short sentences, what you want, regarding CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) alarms! The FDA has mandated that CGM LOW BG alarms MAY NOT be turned off or...
Savvy Advocacy, 8/10/22: Make your Voice Heard AGAIN to the FDA re CGM!
From one of the founders of the #WeAreNotWaiting" movement: "Hey FDA, if you had been listening to us, we wouldn't have had to overwhelm you with public comments!" This is about the Fulfillment of 21st Century Cures Act Section 3060 Required Report: Comments...
Savvy Updates 8/8/22: D Business/Earnings (Tandem, Insulet, Dexcom), Senseonics/Eversense E3 Covered by Anthem, Go to Sleep Before Midnight
Tandem lines up FDA review of new pint-sized insulin pump amid lower-than-expected sales was reported by Andrea Park for FierceBioTech.com, 4 August 2022. After stumbling a bit in the second quarter of the year, Tandem Diabetes is getting back on its feet,...
Savvy Eating, 8/3/22: Love Cheese? Ayurveda Indian Medicine, Yogurts for T1Ds
Love cheese? Thank your ancestors. They were eating dairy thousands of years before they could digest it was posted by Jason Goodyer for ScienceFocus.com, 29 July 2022. A study carried out by scientists from the University of Bristol and University College...
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