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 7/26/21: Senseonics on the rise, The Chronic Scholar
Senseonics: On The Cusp Of Rapid Growth was reported on SeekingAlpha.com, 22 July 2021. After years of developing its technology, Senseonics is delivering hope to countless patients who need better continuous glucose monitoring. Eversense is...
Savvy Extra, 7/21/21: DiaTribe Musings on Science, Hope and Clinical Reality, D Neuropathic Pain, Yummy Smelling Bug Spray AND Pet Stories
On July 14, diaTribe hosted its second Musings event of the year: “Type 1 Diabetes Research 2021: Science, Hope, and Clinical Reality.” The virtual event drew over 300 participants who engaged in a lively discussion on the future of diabetes clinical trials and...
Savvy Updates, 7/19/21: Non-invasive Saliva BG Test, Lilly’s $1B Purchase of Protomer for Smart Insulin, FDA Update on D Device Approvals, Dexcom’s FDA Approval for Web API Integration with Apps, GWave Non-invasive BG
Australian scientists develop pain-free blood sugar test for diabetics was reported by Stefica Nicol Bikes for Reuters.com, 13 July 2021. Australian scientists say they have developed the "holy grail" of blood sugar testing for diabetics, a non-invasive...
Savvy Eating 7/14/21: Keto Diet, Meat Alternative from Volcanic Microbe (Nature’s Fynd)
What Is the Keto Diet and Does It Work? was published by Dawn MacKeen for the Self-Care section of TheNewYorkTimes.com, 2 January 2020. A recent survey of registered dietitians named the low-carbohydrate keto diet yet again as the most popular...
Savvy Updates, 7/12/21: Closed-Loop for Older T1Ds, FDA denies Teplizumab, Diabetic Neuropathy, Empathy in Medicine, Medicine in 2050
Closed-loop system improves CGM metrics for older adults with type 1 diabetes as reported by Michael Monostra for Healio.com/endocrinology, 6 July 2021. Older adults with type 1 diabetes had more time in range and less time below range with closed-loop...
Savvy NonTech Updates, 7/7/2021: Tutorial on US FDA Reviews for D Devices, Access to Personal Health Data, MD Practices Owned by Hospitals/Corps, Diet-T1D-Microbiome
A Look Inside the FDA’s Review Processes for Medical Devices was reported by Hope Warshaw for T1DExchange.org, 25 June 2021. Ever wonder how your diabetes devices and drugs get approved by the US FDA? It often feels like a slow, black box...
Savvy Updates, 7/5/21: Nano Tech & Microneedle Patches, Walmart’s ReliOn Novolog ($72/bottle!), Bijels, Islet Transplant News, Symlin & Insulin,
Leaving Pumps in the Past: Little Tech with Big News for Treating Diabetes! was reported by Alex Parrott for TheSugarScience.org, 30 April 2021. Insulin pumps have been and still are one of most convenient ways for diabetics to keep their blood sugar...
Savvy Updates, EXTRA, 6/30/21: Dexcom with CTO Jake Leach and ADA 81st Scientific Sessions: Who Should Loop?
Loop and Learn, sponsored by The Savvy Diabetic, hosted a presentation by Jake Leach, EVP and Chief Technology Office for Dexcom just this past Sunday, 6/27/2021. Lots of great information. Jake Leach is responsible for the leadership of scientific...
Savvy Updates, 6/28/21: 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin, Inhaled Insulin Study, Happiness, T1D and Kidney disease, CHOCOLATE!?,
Top Highlights from the ADA Scientific Sessions 2021 Inhaled insulin shows positive results in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to 2 small studies. The study, with 30 children ages 8-17, showed that serum insulin (the insulin found in the...
Savvy Pets, 6/25/21: Fall in LOVE with Hobie, the best soulmate!
You are going to fall in LOVE with Hobie ... I did instantly ... how can you resist those beautiful eyes and amazing spirit ... and oh yeah, his mommy, Gretchen, too! Gretchen is a T1D and influencer on Instagram and social media ... her posts always make me...
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