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 Update, 2/18/19: FDA Approves X2, Trial for New Insulin, CGM Accuracy, CGM for all by 2025, Smart Insulin Pen, Research Studies to Watch 2019
FDA authorizes first interoperable insulin pump intended to allow patients to customize treatment through their individual diabetes management devices, as announced on the FDA website, 14 February 2019 (happy Valentine's!). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today...
Savvy Updates, 2/11/19: Insulin Pill, Replicating Insulin Cells, Post-prandial spikes, Faustman and BCG Vaccine
Pea-sized pill delivers insulin shot from inside the stomach was announced by a Massachusetts Institute of Technology-led research team on 2/7/2019 and reported by Lauran Neergaard on APNews.com as well as Gina Kolata in the Health Section of The New York Times. ...
The Diabetes Oscars, 2019: VOTE NOW
Who Should Win "The Diabetes Oscars" in 2019? Ah, Academy Awards season is here once again... And did you know that at DiabetesMine we've established our own tradition of a D-Community version of the Oscars? Yep, each year we select and unveil the coveted Diabetes...
Savvy Eating: Ice Cream Cone vs. Salad
CHOICE: Ice Cream Cone OR Salad? Ice Cream Cone WON!!! So, my husband and I went for a quick dinner at Ruby's Diner. Ruby's includes a calorie count for all of its menu items. I wasn't very hungry so I quickly looked at the appetizer section. ...
Savvy Updates, 2/4/19: Plant Hallucinogen, Afrezza Bluetooth Inhaler, Senseonics & MRI, Vitamin D Levels
Plant Hallucinogen Holds Hope for Diabetes Treatment was reported by Emily Willingham for Scientific American, 21 December 2018. A potent molecular cocktail containing a compound from ayahuasca spurs rapid growth of insulin-producing cells - oooh, interesting!...
Savvy D Living 2/1/19: Complication Risk, Complications and Stigma, Dr. Kim Schrier – Congresswoman, Partner Involvement
When we talk about complications, we need to talk about “Risk” #TalkAboutComplications was discussed by Tim Street on Diabettech.com 9 September 2018. This is just some DIRECT, real talk. While there’s a lot of discussion about what people have and that the way...
Savvy Eat/Drink, 1/30/19: Bottled Water, Brussels Sprouts
Bottled Water: Unhealthy, Dirty and Costly was reported by Marina Martinez on Medium/Environment, 23 November 2018. I think we should pay attention! Bottled water usually comes from the same source as kitchen tap water. However, it is less regulated and...
Savvy Updates, 1/28/19: Cell Pouch, Germs in Your Gut, Insulin Prices, Test Strips, Transplants, New CGMS, Stethoscopes
Sernova Cell Pouch Hopes to Improve Islet Transplant Success is the hot news that should increase the long-term survival and function of insulin-producing cells. The article by Martin Hensel appeared on InsulinNation.com, 24 January 2019. The Cell Pouch is a...
Savvy Food 1/23/19: No to Keto/Low Carb? More Plant-based Protein
Researchers Say No to Low Carb and Keto Diets was proffered by Kristen Hovet, a sceince journalist and founding editor of BRIGID magazine, November 2018. I know, this is a hot topic in the T1 community. Here's just more to think about! The results from new...
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against HHS Secretary Alex Azar
Well, this is interesting. Medicare Coverage Class Action Filed Against Health and Human Services Secretary on Behalf of Diabetes Patients Lowenstein Sandler and Parrish Law Offices filed a class action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia...
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