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 5/12/25: Axiom-4 Space Mission/Insulin in Space, Omnipod ‘Pod Take Back Pilot’, Oura/Stelo App, Urine Caffeine & Diabetic Retinopathy, Specialized Face Mask Detects Kidney Disease, Erythritol May Harm Brain & Heart, Study Evaluates Medical Advice from AI Chatbots, Interchangeable Status Boosts Insulin Biosimilars, Diabetic Supplies Gray Market, Vaccination Site & Immune Response
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Axiom-4 Space Mission/Insulin in Space Omnipod 'Pod Take Back Pilot' Oura/Dexcom Stelo App Urine Caffeine & Diabetic Retinopathy Risk in Men Specialized Face Mask Detects Kidney Disease Erythritol May Harm Brain...
Savvy Updates 5/5/2025: Sequel Twiist/Eversense CGM, Adocia AdoShell Immunoprotective Hydrogel for Islets, How To Treat a HYPO, Zucara Therapeutics ZT-01 Once-Daily to Prevent Hypoglycemia, GLP 1s on TCOYD, Mounjaro vs Ozempic, Semaglutide Treats Liver Disease, GLP-1s & Better Sleep, This Is Your Body on Sugar, Why Belly Fats Increases with Aging, Aging T1D & Muscle Loss, New Insulet CEO, Microdosing GLP-1s, UHC’s Stock Drop
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Sequel Twiist/Eversense CGM Adocia AdoShell Immunoprotective Hydrogel for Islets How To Treat a HYPO Zucara Therapeutics ZT-01 Once-Daily to Prevent Hypoglycemia GLP-1s - One Class of Drugs with Many Different Names...
Savvy Updates 4/28/25: Arkansas Bans PBMs From Owning Pharmacies, NovoMix 30 Discontinued in India, Medtronic Gets FDA Approvals for Interoperable Insulin Pump and Simplera Sync Glucose Sensor, Biolinq Raises $100M For Intradermal Glucose Sensor, Immune Protein Deficiency Key to T1D Development?, Replacement for Prior Authorization, Georgia Southern U Proposes Insulin Pump Redesign, Medicare Physician Pay Plummeted
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Arkansas Passes Law Barring PBMs From Owning Pharmacies NovoMix 30 and Other Brands Discontinued in India Medtronic Gets FDA Approvals for Interoperable Insulin Pump and Simplera Sync Glucose Sensor Biolinq Raises...
Savvy Updates 4/21/25: Dexcom 15-Day CGM Frequency of Failure, 39 States Push Legislation Against PBM-Pharmacy Ties, Beta Bionics iLet After 2 years, Walking & Heart Health, How Much Protein Do We Need, Vit. K Affects Brain Health, Huge Amounts of Diabetes-Related Waste, Abbott US Diabetes Sales Up 27%, Wearing Socks & Better Sleep
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Dexcom 15-Day CGM: 25% May Not Last for 15 Days 39 States Push Legislation Against PBM-Pharmacy Ties to Protect Competition Beta Bionics iLet After 2 years, with Stacey Simms Take a Brisk Walk for Heart Health How Much...
Savvy Updates 4/14/25: DRI “Aggressively Working” on T1D Cure, Microbiome Therapy To Delay T1D Onset, Fully Closed AID Systems Effective, 025 Breakthroughs in D Research, D Distress Linked to Autonomic Symptoms, Medtech Industry Presses for Tariff Exemptions, Hearing & Heart Failure Risk, New Type of D 5, Heat & Kidney Transplant Recipients, Ex-FDA Chief Cites ‘Dysfunctional’ Congress, FTC Chair on PBM Insulin Case, Nursing Home Staffing Mandate Struck Down, Alcohol Changes Fat Levels
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) "Aggressively Working" on T1D Cure Microbiome Therapy To Delay T1D Onset Fully Closed AID Systems Effective Without Meal Announcements 2025 Breakthroughs in Diabetes Research by TCOYD...
Savvy Updates 4/7/25: Diabetes Treatment Breakthroughs, Saccharin Kills Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria, D & Bone Health, Avoiding Hypos During Exercise, GlucoSense App
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Diabetes Treatment Breakthroughs: Harmine to Stimulate Beta Cell Replication; Sana BioTechnology Islet Transplantation without Immunosuppression, AI-powered insulin delivery system Saccharin Kills Multidrug-Resistant...
Savvy Updates 3/31/25: Dexcom’s FDA Warning Letter & Response, CGM MARD Wars, Looking for Glucose Patterns, Microdosing GLP-1 Drugs, GLP-1 Drugs & The Brain & Peripheral Artery Disease, Islet Therapy Eliminates Severe Hypos & Reduces HbA1c, Beta Bionics iLet Sales Surge, SiBionics ‘World’s Thinnest’ CGM, Vicentra BV’s Kaleido 2 Insulin Patch Pump, Phenolic Preservatives & Inflammations, States to Curb Use of AI for Prior Authorizations
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Dexcom's FDA Warning Letter & Dexcom's Response Claims No Wrongdoing CGM MARD Wars, with Values without Context Looking for Glucose Patterns - See Trends & Possible Adjustments Microdosing GLP-1 Drugs, How...
Savvy Updates 3/24/25: Extension of Special Diabetes Program, Funding Cut to Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), Sequel Partners & Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus, Afrezza Lowers A1C, ATTD 2025 on Dexcom 15-day Sensor &Tandem Control-IQ for T2D, Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Using Photoacoustic Sensing, Increase in CKD, Cell Therapies for T1D, KDIGO CKD Guidelines, Medtronic InPen Device Issue, Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing for T1D, Neural Origins of Sugar Cravings
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Breakthrough T1D Gratitude for Extension of Special Diabetes Program Funding Cut to Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Sequel Partners Integrates with Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus with Twiist Pump Afrezza Lowers A1C in...
Savvy Updates 3/17/25: Sync Your CMG to Any Smartwatch, New Biosensor from Bacterial Spores for Glucose Monitoring, New iCan CGM from Sinocare in EU, New Antibody Test for Celiac Disease, Environmental Waste From Diabetes Devices, Immune System Training for D Management
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Sync Your CMG to Any Smartwatch, by Diabetotech.com New Biosensor from Bacterial Spores for Glucose Monitoring New iCan CGM from Sinocare in EU New Antibody Test for Celiac Disease for T1D Environmental Waste From...
Savvy Updates, 3/10/25: Dexcom’s FTC Warning Letter over Deficiencies, Double Diabetes, Mounjaro vs. Ozempic, Sleep & Glycemic Variability, Pathways to T1D Pharma Therapies, diaTribe Kidney /Heart /Metabolism Webinar, Smartphones & Brain Activity Impact, Hibiscus Health “Selfies” Detect D, FTC on PBMs System of “Disgusting” Higher Prices
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Dexcom's FTC Warning Letter over Deficiencies Double Diabetes: Silent Threat Hiding in Type 1 Patients Mounjaro vs. Ozempic: Which One Is Right for You? Sleep Duration & Timing and Impact on Glycemic...
