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 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...
Savvy Eating: Spirulina, Artificial Sweeteners, Whole Grains, Keto Diet, Protein Sweeteners, Squash w/ Turmeric
Let's talk about food! Adding spirulina to falafel could yield the next superfood was reported by Naama Barak on Israel21C.org, 6 January 2019. Israeli students find a blue-and-white way to help introduce protein-rich algae into daily diets. With the world’s...
Savvy News 1/14/19: Eversense User, Glucagon, Trina Guilty, Novo Innovation Winners, DPP-4 Side Effects
A First Experience with the New Eversense Implantable CGM is a GREAT review by Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine.com on her experiences and impressions of the new Senseonics Eversense CGM! She addresses almost everything you'd like to know, with pictures too! ...
Good Reads: Tested, One Sniff, Greed on Trial
Happy New Year, oh Savvy Ones! Let's start the year off with some great book recommendations. Tested: How Top Achievers with Diabetes Have Succeeded by Tim Hoy ... an insightful book showing us how some very successful T1s have approached their own diabetes journey to...
