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, 5/29/20: Stunning Max & Summer (from a super T1D family …
What an honor to showcase Max and Summer, who live with T1D Evan, his sister Sarah and mom & dad, Nightscout & Loop developer and general T1D whiz) John & Laura. What a precious family with 2 beautiful cats to share the love! Max (8 years old) was a...
Savvy Food/Eating, 5/26/20: +/- of Low Carb Diets, Responses to Plant-based Eating, The FAT Gene!
My Wednesday blogs are about foods, eating and lifestyle issues. But I'm doing that today, Tuesday, because of this following event, which is purely informational: (NOTE Time: 6:30pm CST = 4:30pm PST) When: Tue May 26, 2020 6:30pm – 8:30pm Central...
Savvy Updates, 5/25/20: All About Artificial Pancreas, Faster/Better Insulins, Dairy Good for Diabetes?
Artificial Pancreas: What You Should Know was written by Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine.com, 31 March 2020 ... and is a GREAT review of the technology and what's in the pipeline. The futuristic technology known as artificial pancreas is now officially being...
Savvy Pets, 5/22/20: Happy Birthday, Renly … and Amazing Delivery Dogs during Quarantine
Let's all sing a slightly belated but heartfelt Happy Birthday to Renly, who turned 10 on May 14!!! Renly lives with Robby (T1D and Development Manager at JDRF Orange County Chapter), his wife, Tina and son Alex. Such a great dog and such a great story!...
Savvy Eating/Food, 5/20/20: Stevia, Potato Protein, Nutritional Yeast (Nooch), Genetically Engineered Fruits & Veggies
Stevia extract reduces signs of fatty liver disease was reported by Eleanor Bird, for MedicalNewsToday.com, 18 May 2020. In the near future, fatty liver disease is projected to become the major reason for liver transplants. A new study in mice has found that...
Savvy Pets, 5/15/20: Huskies just to make you smile
https://twitter.com/WoofWoof_TV/status/1254007826441285634?s=20 I'm looking for YOUR stories to share the joy in our amazing T1D community! Send me a bunch of pix and a few sentences about you and your pet(s)!!! Dogs, cats, birds, horses, bunnies ... you...
Savvy on Being a Prepared T1D, compliments of JDRF Orange County!
Thank you, JDRF Orange County (CA) for helping us share this information on being safe and prepared! All about Personal Medical Resumes and T1 Go Bag!!! https://www.facebook.com/jdrfoc/videos/660285861195036/
Savvy Update, 5/11/20: T1 Diabetes and Gene Editing, Coronavirus and Sugar Molecules
Scientists Are Trying to Reverse Diabetes With Gene Editing was reported by Emily Mullen for Medium/One Zero/ReEngineering Life, 4 May 2020. This is the stuff of the future! A new technique involving CRISPR could eliminate the need for insulin shots CRISPR...
Savvy Pets, 5/8/20: Cody and Type 1 Diabetes … Walking Dogs in NYC is a Piece of Paradise
You are in for a treat! Amanda King was diagnosed with T1 diabetes at the age of 14 (in 1993) ... she remembers the date and the feelings she had of being overwhelmed and scared. "I have made it my mission, with the help from Cody, to help every scared,...
Savvy Book Review and Eating, 5/6/20: Cody Gets an Insulin Pump and CGM … Nutrition Myths for T1D and Simplifying Vegetables
OH MY GOODNESS, another very precious book by Amanda King (author and photographer) who has Type 1 diabetes and remembers the overwhelming feeling she had as we was being admitted to the hospital, at age 14.She saw the need for a book that explained Diabetes on the...
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