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 (NOT) Halloween: Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
DON'T DO IT! Really!!!
Savvy Eating 10/24/18: Monk Fruit Sweetener, Chocolate, Keto vs. Atkins vs. Paleo vs. Whole30
The Pros and Cons of Monk Fruit Sweetener ... never heard of it ... was published by Julie Workman on ASweetLife.org, October 2018. Gaining popularity in recent years for its use as a no-calorie sweetener, monk fruit is a small, green melon-looking gourd. This...
23th Annual Shooting Stars Meet-Up to Cure Diabetes!
Yup, that's right! This is my 23rd year of raising awareness and money for research to CURE DIABETES! It's TIME FOR THE CURE!!! Here's the scoop ... and I'd love your support please!!! We need to end this 24/7, horrific disease!!! 23th Annual...
Savvy Update, 10/22/2018: Dexcom G6 for Medicare, Inreda Bi-hormonal AP,
Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Will Be Available to Medicare Beneficiaries with Diabetes in Early 2019, reported by Dexcom, 18 October 2018. Woohoo, great news! DexCom, a leader in continuous glucose monitoring, announced today the new Dexcom G6...
Savvy Eating: Keto Diet, Artificial Sweeteners
This South African Doctor Is Fighting to Make Keto the Dietary Standard was published by Quinn Myers on MelMagazine.com, September 2018. Or at least, something very like it. But is that in any way a good idea? Tim Noakes is the outcast bad boy of the...
Savvy Update 10/15/2018: Tidepool + Loop, Wireless Charging, Dual Hormone Patch Pump
Tidepool intends to deliver Loop as a supported, FDA-regulated mobile app in the App Store, as announced on Tidepool.org, 8 October 2018. Very exciting news, especially for the DIY community of Loopers and #WeAreNotWaiting! Tidepool has kicked off a project to...
Savvy Diabetic on The Bonnie Sher Show SEASON OPENER!!
TOMORROW, 2pm - 3pm pst on UBNRadio.com, Channel 2! Tune in, FB in, call in questions! I'll be talking about coping and compassion and reaching out and developing advocates, plus a little about Looping, as we all deal with life and Type 1 diabetes. ...
Guest Blog: Life with Cody, the Tuxedo Cat with Type 1 Diabetes
Hi, My name is Cody, I’m a Tuxedo Cat who has T1D. In a world where type 2 is more prevalent, and where people demand a lot of attention, a little T1D cat, like me, is often left out of all the JDRF activities and other T1D group meetings. So I’m incredibly honored to...
Savvy Updates 10/2/2018: Libre2, Muscle Switch & Exercise, Tandem iPump and t:Sport, Digital Glasses, Gut Microbes
Abbott’s next-gen FreeStyle Libre wins CE Mark, as announced by Abbott today, October 1, 2018. The glucose monitor, which eliminates the need for finger sticks, features optional alarms that users can customize, according to Abbott. The FreeStyle Libre 2 system...
Savvy Cool Stuff: MedAngel ONE, Name Bubbles and Tile … and Discounts!!!
(Disclaimer: I do NOT work for any of these companies. I did receive a sample of MedAngel ONE and have provided feedback for future software revisions. Everything else is something I've bought and I use.) Keep it Cool & Safe! MedAngel ONE and a...
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