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, 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...
Savvy Pets, 1/24/20: Woof to Finn and Scout … and Dogs Rescuing Koalas in Australia
Woof! WOOF! WOOF WOOF! Say hello to Finn, a 4 y/o Border Collie / Australian Shepherd / Lab mix and Scout, an Australian Shepherd and some random small dog breed (as officially reported through a dog DNA lab). These adorable ones share a home with...
Savvy Looping and Running, 1/22/20: So Cal Loopers Meet Up, How Fast Can You Run?
Learning About Looping with the So Cal Loopers Interested in learning more about the do-it-yourself (DIY) method of creating a closed-loop insulin pump system? So Cal Loopers and the USC Westside Center for Diabetes is teaming up to host a Looping event on Sat., Feb...
Savvy Updates, 1/20/20:
Eli Lilly Unveils Another Round of Lower-Cost Insulin Products was reported by Alex Keown bor BioSpace.com, 15 January 2020. Eli Lilly is adding additional reduced cost insulin options to patients. The Indianapolis-based company announced lower-priced versions...
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