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 Looping, 8/12/20: FreeAPS with Developers Ivan Valkou & Kirill Chekanov
Diabetes management is getting more technical but also more user-friendly. Today, I'm sharing a fabulous presentation to our FB group, So Cal Loopers by 2 innovators in the DIY community. DIY closed loops come in a few types and many branches. One popular...
Savvy Updates, 8/10/20: Non-invasive BG Measurement, Pill Therapy for T1D, Exercise and Insulin Dosing
New accurate, non invasive method for blood sugar estimation developed was discussed by Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli for MedicalDialogues.in, 31 July 2020. Researchers have developed a new accurate metabolic heat conformation (MHC) method, for the noninvasive...
Savvy Pets, 8/7/20: Stella’s best leaf jumps of ALL TIME
Full disclosure: I had serious computer issues this week and was not able to post my regular Friday blog on T1Ds and their pets. BUT, as I believe our pets make our lives MUCH BETTER, with or without diabetes, here's a fun video to make you smile. ...
Savvy Updates, 8/3/20: Ultrafast Insulin, Meds & Supplements that Raise BG
New Ultrafast Insulin Promises Better Post-Meal Numbers was reported by Martin Hensel for InsulinNation.com, 30 July 2020. Monomeric insulin peaks in just 9 minutes to more accurately mirror natural post-meal insulin production and is more stable than other...
Savvy Pets, 7/31/20: Hennessy & Lilo … living in harmony!
I'm so happy to introduce you to Hennessy, a 4 year old Maine coon cat and his little "sister" puppy, Lilo, who just turned five months old. They live, mostly in harmony, with Brad, a t1D and a nurse/diabetes educator who runs Facebook Group, Minnesota TypeOne...
Savvy Looping, 7/29/20: Looping (or even just T1D) and Exercise with Gary Scheiner
It's always a hot topic! How do I adjust my (basal, temp overrides, carbs) before, during and after exercise??? Here's Gary Scheiner, founder of Integrated Diabetes Solutions, CDE, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and T1D since 1985. He was named 2014...
Savvy Updates, 7/27/20: Lower Insulin Costs for Medicare, Microneedle Insulin Patch, Single vs. Dual Hormone AP
President Trump Announces Lower Out of Pocket Insulin Costs for Medicare’s Seniors was announced by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 26 May 2020. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that over 1,750 standalone...
Savvy Pets, 7/24/20: Joy & Ollie are Sheer Love Pups
THANK YOU, Carson, for sharing these adorable pups with The Savvy Diabetic! Carson and her sister live with dad, James and mom, Melinda ... and these 2 loving doggies! When my family decided to move in February of 2018, we had recently lost our black lab mix...
Savvy Looping, 7/22/20: Smarter Pumps, Apps: Sugarmate, Loop Follow, FPU Loop Shortcut
Why Insulin Pumps Are Finally Getting Smarter was presented by CNBC, 16 July 2020 ... with our very own Katie Disimone! Technology is finally innovating diabetes management. With the advancement in technologies like continuous glucose monitors, traditional...
Savvy Updates, 7/20/20: Total Cost of Diabetes Supplies, Covid Unusual in T1D, Movano Non-Invasive CGM, People Hate Masks
People with Type 1 Spend More on Supplies Than on Insulin was reported by Sara Seitz for InsulinNation.com, 16 July 2020. While bills to lower diabetes spending focus on insulin price caps, most T1Ds spend more out-of-pocket on diabetes supplies The research from...
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