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, 2/14/20: Happy Valentines Day, Dear Ripley … and Dogs Love Reggae and Soft Rock
It is my great honor to introduce you to Ripley (Believe It or Not), as my Valentine's joy for you all! Hi, my name is Ripley (Believe It or Not). But I am also called Rip, the Ripster, Ripples, knucklehead and couch potato. Just don’t call me late for dinner,...
2/12/20: Medtronic Recalls MiniMed Insulin Pumps for Incorrect Insulin Dosing
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Product MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps Model 630G (MMT-1715) - all lots before October 2019 Model 670G...
Savvy Eating/Living, 2/12/20: Inexact Calorie Labels, Google and Vegetables, Low Carb Milk Options, OMAD Diet, Zinc for Your Cold, CDC Physical Activity by State
Changing counts reveal inexact science of calorie labels by Candice Choi for APNews.com, 8 February 2020. Almonds used to have about 170 calories per serving. Then researchers said it was really more like 130. A little later, they said the nuts may have even...
Savvy Updates, 2/10/20: Smart Insulin Patch, Bio-Artificial Kidney, Smell and Memory, Seat Belt Alerts
This coin-sized smart insulin patch could monitor glucose for diabetes management was reported by Danielle Kirsh for MedicalDesignandOutsourcing.com, 5 February 2020. The smart insulin-delivery adhesive patch was developed by a team of researchers and...
Savvy Pets, 2/7/20: Awwww, Kona, the mini Goldendoodle … and How to Talk to Your Dog
Hi! My name is Kona. Mom Rose, a T1D, and Dad Paul, a T2D, love me SO SO SO MUCH and I love them SO MUCH SO too! I’m a mini Goldendoodle and weigh about 25 pounds. I turned one on Thanksgiving Day, 2019 and my humans are very thankful for me...most of the...
Savvy Eating, 2/5/20: An Egg a Day OK, Honey,
Eating an egg a day isn't bad for your health according to Bobby Hristova for CBC News Canada, 28 January 2020. Research team says small studies lacking diversity have fueled contradictory theories A team of researchers from the Population Health Research...
Savvy Updates 2/3/20: Bio-Artificial Pancreas, Tetanus + Diabetes, Ultra Rapid Lispro, Dexcom Future, Diabetes Wearables, Eliminating Immunosuppressants, Risks at Chain Pharmacies
Artificial pancreas uses refillable oxygen tank to better-produce insulin was reported by Ben Coxworth for NewAtlas.com, 28 January 2020. Developed by Israeli-based Beta-O2 Technologies, the titanium-bodied device is known as the Bio-artificial Pancreas, or the...
Savvy Pets, 1/31/20: The Truth about Lexi … and Why Cats Knead
Lexi, a beautiful tabby who lives happily with Sharon, an amazing T1, and her husband John. Just looking at her, I can almost hear her purring, loudly!!! Lexi has no skills. She does go around in circles chasing her tail. On the tv series, Friends, when Phoebe...
Savvy Eating & Life, 1/29/20: Study Open on Stress Reduction, Love & Support, Telepathy between Animals and Humans, A “Healthy” Diet
NEW STUDY: EMBARK, Behavioral Approaches to Reducing Diabetes Distress and Improving Glycemic Control. This is an NIH funded study for T1s. Looking for people with Type 1 Diabetes Over age 19 HbA1c 7.5 or higher (no exceptions) Able to attend 1-2 sessions...
Savvy Updates, 1/27/20: CGM Watch, Flossing, UTI
CGM Watch Closer to Reality was reported by Sara Seitz for InsulinNation.com, 21 January 2020. PKvitality’s revolutionary glucose-sensing watch wins awards while the company makes big moves in anticipation of an upcoming product launch The K’Watch CGM has these...
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