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, 9/16/19: Reversing Aging, Aging and Muscle Loss, Hearing (what?), Prior Auths
Are you ready to reverse biological aging???? Wouldn't that just be so amazing? Well, here you go: Has a small trial stumbled upon a way to reverse biological aging? was reported by Maria Cohut for MedicalNewsToday.com, 9/12/19. In a small clinical...
Savvy Pets: Remembering Abby the Black Lab
Allow me to introduce Abby the Black Lab. I never actually met Abby the Black Lab, but I sure did read her stories, shared by her human, Laddie, a T1 and a blogger in the Diabetes Online Community. According to Laddie, "Abby the Black Lab was a popular...
Savvy Health, 9/11/19: Vegan Stroke Risk, Antidepressants/Stress/Gut Bacteria, Health Warrior Protein Mug Muffins
Vegetarians might have higher risk of stroke than meat eaters, study says, according to Nina, Avramova for CNN.com, 4 September 2019. Vegetarians and vegans may be at a higher risk of stroke than their meat-eating counterparts -- although those who don't eat meat have...
D-Parodies: Juice (Lizzo parody) by Melissa Lee!
https://youtu.be/exiVp1xd8ys
Savvy Updates, 9/9/19: Vertex/Semma, Novo Generic Insulin, P9 Switch Triggers T1, Pharma Poll, uBiome Bankrupt, Stress and Blood Sugars, Dietary Fat and Insulin Dosing,
Vertex plunks down $950M for stem cell player Semma Therapeutics, as reported by Amirah Al Idrus for FierceBiotech.com, 3 September 2019. More BIG $$ for diabetes tech!!! Vertex Pharmaceuticals is jumping into diabetes. The cystic fibrosis specialist is snapping...
Savvy Pets: Please Meet Archie and Abigail!
Sometimes the very best way to "cope" with T1 living is to share your feelings and thoughts and fears and frustrations with a loving pet. They listen ... I swear they not only listen but truly empathize and validate your feelings. That's why I'm choosing...
This is Tidepool: Pancreas in the Game
What a great video ... about Tidepool, why they exist, who they are and what they are passionate about ... ENJOY! Almost everyone at Tidepool either has diabetes, a child with diabetes, or a loved one with diabetes. Our connection to this work – and our mission – is...
Savvy Spotlight: Dr. Weian Zhao, Outstanding & Exciting UC Irvine Researcher!
Several weeks back, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet, lunch and chat with Dr. Weian Zhao, Associate Professor at the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Edwards...
National Dog Day, 2019! Celebrate with Sammy Dogis, Jr.
National Dog Day is celebrated August 26th annually and was founded in 2004 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate, Colleen Paige, also the founder of National Puppy Day (March 23), National Mutt Day (July 31) and National Cat Day (October 29, 2019...
Savvy on Napping
I've posted frequently about the importance of sleep ... but what about napping? “Think what a better world it would be if we all - the whole world - had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down with our blankies for a nap. ~...
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