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 Pets, 11/20/20: Howdy Mr. Bones and DB!
I'm honored to introduce you to my dear T1D friend and diabuddy, Cassidy. She shared stories about her fur baby, Mikey, way back in 2019: Meet Little Mikey. The world has changed lots since a year ago. Please meet Mr. Bones and DB who allow...
Savvy Looping, 11/18/20: Lots of Diabetes Data and AI Expert Systems Analysis
Diabetes Data and AI is here today and definitely in our futures. As more closed loop insulin delivery systems come on the market ... and become the mainstream gold standard of care for T1Ds ... who is going to collect all the data, analyze all the data and...
Savvy Updates, 11/16/20: Medtronic InPen, Global Diabetes Epidemic Action Plan, OPEN Project Survey
Medtronic launches connected smart insulin pen gained in Companion Medical deal, as reported by Conor Hale for FierceBiotech.com, 12 November 2020. Designed for people with diabetes who take multiple injections per day, the FDA-cleared InPen will link with the...
Savvy Pets, 11/13/20: Hello Lexi and Axl, a precious pair of pups!
Say hello (or is that WOOF WOOF!?) to Lexi and Axl (gotta love the names!!!). The precious Golden Doodles live with Amanda (the one with T1D), her husband and son, plus 2 kittens names Tom Petty and Skeeter. Lexi is my 6 year-old who became part of the family a...
Savvy Looping, 11.11.20: OPEN Project with Dr. Katarina Braune & Bastian Hauck
OPEN Project is a European-based study about diabetes management, inclusive of loopers, non-loopers and caregivers/support network of people with diabetes. This survey is for ANY/ALL folks with Type 1 diabetes and their supporters (parents, spouses, etc.). If...
Savvy Updates, 11/9/20: Abbott Libre 3, World Diabetes Day 2020
Abbott FreeStyle Libre Tech Hits Milestone Moment was reviewed by Mike Hoskins for DiabetesMine.com, 3 November 2020. In September, Abbott Diabetes received international approval of its tiny new FreeStyle Libre 3 version outside the United States, putting it on...
Savvy Pets, 11/6/20: Comet LOVES Elizabeth!
Please meet sweet Comet, who lives with T1D Elizabeth, 2 cats (Bella who is 10 and Clover who is 16-ish) and mom & dad. You will be smitten by Comet's eyes ... and precious Elizabeth too! I know I was!!! Comet has a sad beginning and a happy...
Savvy Looping, 11/4/20: Dr. Bruce Buckingham Chats About Up and Coming D Tech
This is an AMAZING chat with Dr. Bruce Buckingham on Sunday, 1 November 2020 with FaceBook So Cal Loopers Group. He covers all current closed loop systems (except Tidepool Loop) and discusses future plans. You will learn SO MUCH!!! ENJOY!!! ...
Savvy Updates, 11/2/20: Access to Medical Records, Guide to Health Insurance, CMS Coverage for CGM, Expired Insulin
More US patients to have easy, free access to doctor’s notes, as reported by Carlo K. Johnson for APNews.com, 1 November 2020. More U.S. patients will soon have free, electronic access to the notes their doctors write about them under a new federal requirement...
Savvy Looping, 10/28/20: Dr. Roman Hovorka with CamAPS FX on DanaRS
So Cal Loopers was honored to hear from Dr. Roman Hovorka from Cambridge University in the UK about his work with the CamAPS FX closed loop algorithm which runs with the Dana RS pump and Dexcom G6 CGM ... what a great program! Dr. Roman Hovorka is Professor of...
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