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 Health, 12/11/19: Insulin Resistance, BPA as an Endocrine Disruptor, Banana Art
Insulin resistance, fasting, and low carbohydrate diets — how it works - Exploring what insulin resistance is, and why common remedies like fasting and ketogenic diets seem to work so well - was written by Philip Marais for Medium/Health, 30 October 2019. ...
Breaking News, 12/10/19: Beta Bionics Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for the iLet™ Bionic Pancreas System
BOSTON, Dec. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beta Bionics, Inc. — a medical technology company developing and aiming to commercialize the world’s first fully automated bionic pancreas — today announced it has received Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. Food...
Savvy Pets, 12/6/19: Fur Pup Amber, the Velcro Vizsla
Hello, Amber, the Velcro Vizsla ... a true beauty and companion to T1d Leiani and loving family! Can you tell she is a So Cal pup and a beach lover?! I'll bet she can build some pretty fierce sand castles! Amber's "human" says, "She goes with me...
Savvy Eating, 12/4/19: TOP 10 Plant-Based Foods, Saffron, Sparkling Water, Art Therapy for Diabetes
TOP 10 High Protein Plant-Based Foods For Your Main Meals was discussed by Mario V. Hashiba for Medium/Lifestyle, 25 October 2019. As folks ALWAYS voice their concerns about where and how I get enough protein as a vegan, here it is! Protein intake is...
Savvy Update, 12/2/19: Dexcom Server Failure, Evopump, Tandem t:Sport in Europe,
ALERT: Dexcom Share Server Failure! UPDATE from the Dexcom Facebook Page, as of Monday, 2 December 2019, 5:25am PST: At this time, the Dexcom Follow services have not yet been fully restored but we have seen significant improvement in system performance. Our...
Savvy Updates, 11/25/19: CGM Alarms, Grading Your A1c, D Stocks, Cadaver Recall from GomerBlog
Pros and Cons of CGM Alarm Sensitivity was published by Kristen Monaco for MedPageToday.com, 19 November 2019 ... Researchers identified optimal alarm thresholds for hypo- and hyperglycemia. Alarm settings on continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can play a big role in...
Savvy Pets, 11/22/19: Hello, Astro and Jett, very COOL cats!
Please meet Astro and Jett, who live with and constantly amuse their humans, Karen (T1) and her husband Andrew (major T1 supporter!). Oh my, does this get any cuter???? Got to love the names, right?! Karen says, "Relaxation is sooooo crucial for us...
Savvy in the News! Bigfoot Biomedical Spotlight: Joanne Milo on Aging with Type 1 Diabetes
Fun interview ... this topic is near and dear to me ... and love that the photo is from 18 years ago!!! Community Spotlight: Joanne Milo on Aging with Type 1 Diabetes by Bigfoot Biomedical, November 20, 2019 This week, during our November celebration of our community,...
Savvy Living, 11/20/19: ChipMonk Cookies, Explore Cuisine Plant-based Pastas, Popcorn Pop Quiz, Any Exercise is Better than None, Sharing CGM Data
Here are some low-carb, gluten free and keto options: Chip Monk Cookies – Low Carb, Keto & Gluten-Free! (review by Ginger Vieira for InsulinNation.com, 15 November 2019 ... made from real food ingredients, these cookies are delicious, and they will satisfy your...
Savvy Updates, 11/18/19: Xofluza Flu Treatment, Generic Insulin to be Certified by W.H.O., In Memory of Dr. Andrew Jay Drexler, WaveForm’s Cascade CGM, Jardiance Thumbs Down for T1, Hacking a Pancreas
New Flu Treatment for People with Diabetes was published by Ginger Vieira for InsulinNation.com, 14 November 2019. Xofluza is taken only once and in pill-form. It will be most effective at preventing the flu from fully developing if you take it within the first...
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