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 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...
23th Annual Shooting Stars Meet-Up to Cure Diabetes!
Please join me for the 23th Annual Shooting Stars Meet-Up to Cure Diabetes! This year, we are VERY excited to directly support diabetes research with the JDRF Fund a Cure program. 100% of all donations go directly to diabetes research and is 100% tax...
Savvy Eating: All Meat Diet? And What About Carbs?
Is the All Meat Diet Good for People With Diabetes? was presented by Jessica Apple (gotta love her last name!) of ASweetLife.org, September 2018. The all meat diet, also known as the carnivore diet, is exactly what its name suggests: a diet that consists 100% of meat....
Too Heartbreaking! MAKE DIABETES STOP!
#SweetSophia was laid to rest at 3 p.m. EST on September 22, 2018. She died from low blood sugar complication. (Read the entire post: #SweetSophia) It was not a mistake. It was not a failed device. It was not lack of care nor improper care. It was because...
All about Clinical Trials and Drug Development
Thanks to Nancy Ryerson of Antidote.me and TrialReach.com, here's a great primer on the drug development process and how clinical trials work. How Does the Drug Development Process Work? Have you ever thought about participating in a clinical trial? There...
D-Parody of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling”
THIS IS FANTASTIC! BIG SHOUT-OUTS to Melissa Lee of Sweetly Voiced and Bigfoot Biomedical ... oh what fun! A great way to start the week! AND if you are a GNO-er, you may recognize Sharon, Shankara and myself dancing along! ENJOY!!!!!!...
