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 Quiz: Find the Hidden Carbs
Great little quiz from JDRF. Get ready for the Labor Day BBQ! What's on the menu?
A Dog’s Life: A new social group on TuDiabetes!
And I'm the administrator!!! If you are a D and have dogs, love dogs, have a diabetic dog, pet every dog you see, please join this forum. I'm hoping it is a fun place to share happiness (and all other emotions) surrounding our passion for wagging...
URGENT FDA Recall: SGLT2 Inhibitors That Can Cause Flesh-Eating Genital Infection
This JUST hit the press ... THANK YOU, Wes of #WeAreNotWaiting! It was been reported throughout reputable news outlets and covers an FDA recall. However, PLEASE consult your doctor if you are taking any of these drugs prior to altering your doctor...
Savvy Eating and Foods
This is just a mishmash of interesting food items ... enjoy and/or learn! 50 Shades of Chia Pudding: A Diabetes Breakfast Revolution by Adam Brown of diaTribeLearn, 24 August 2018. It's good stuff! As I shared in Bright Spots & Landmines, chia pudding is...
Savvy Updates 8/26/18: t:slim X2, Dexcom+Type Zero, Lab Test New Tech,
Lots of tech news, as always! Introducing the t:slim X Insulin Pump with Basal-I Technology was announced by Tandem Corporation, 21 July 2018. We’re thrilled to announce the t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Basal-IQ Technology has been granted FDA approval. This latest...
Savvy Fun Break, compliments of Kerri Sparling
Gif Me a Break: Annoying Diabetes Questions Edition was posted last week by Kerri Sparling on ASweetLife.org ... and it's hilarious! ENJOY!!! Gif Me a Break: Annoying Diabetes Questions Edition
The Buzz on Insulin, Smart Insulin and Smart Glucagon!
FIRST, let's look at the HIGH PRICE of insulin in the United States! Key California lawmaker calls Eli Lilly’s behavior ‘disingenuous and offensive’ as reported by Barbara Feder Ostrov, California Healthline on FiercePharma.com, 14 August 2018. Seven months after a...
Savvy WAY OFF TOPIC but FUN! DNA, Cow Scratching, Zombie Genes and Kite
Clues to Your Health Are Hidden at 6.6 Million Spots in Your DNA. With a sophisticated new algorithm, scientists have found a way to forecast an individual’s risks for five deadly diseases. Health Section, New York TImes, by Gina Kolata, 13 August 2018 Scientists have...
Savvy Eating: Diets, Coffee, Chocolate Avocado Pudding and more …
Let's start with coffee, as lots of us start the day with coffee! Study: The More Coffee You Drink, the Longer You Live was reported by Dr. F. Perry Wilson, 2/ July 2018. The principal biologically active ingredient in coffee is caffeine. If greater caffeine exposure...
About BioHacking
You've read here about closed loop insulin delivery systems ... and the do-it-yourself closed loop systems (RileyLink, OpenAPS). This comes out the movement of #WeAreNotWaiting ... T1s and parents of T1s are creating do it yourself solutions instead of waiting...
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