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
The DiaBadass Tour Visits the Savvy Diabetic
The DiaBadass Tour, which launched on Wednesday, January 10 in San Clemente, visited 2 of us long-time T1's for lunch on Monday, January 15, 2018! You are probably just shaking your heads and asking, WHAT? A DiaBadass: A Person who has diabetes and is a...
Happy Diaversary to ME! 53 years!
DIAVERSARY: day of diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes MY DIAVERSARY: Monday, 25 January 1965, 53 years ago. Diagnosed in office of my pediatrician, Dr. Maxwell Stillerman, in his home office on Polo Road in Great Neck, NY. I hadn't felt well enough...
Savvy about Diabetes Alert Dogs
I LOVE this topic and I LOVE diabetes alert dogs! I've met many over the past few years and I just want to take them all home! I've "talked" with my Westie, Hey Buddy, about learning to alert ... not so sure he's that into it! Want to know more about...
NEWS FLASH! Medicare Part D NOW COVERS OMNIPOD!!!
ANNOUNCED TODAY: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued guidance clarifying that Medicare Part D Plan Sponsors may provide coverage for products such as the Omnipod System under the Medicare Part D (prescription drug) program. ...
Happy New Year 2018 … Time to Change your Lancet?
Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2018! Is it time to change your lancet?
Even MORE Savvy on Plant-based eating …
Colorful diet offers hope for preventing cognitive decline, posted on Healio Endocrine Today, 6 December, 2017 by Daniel Nadeau, MD and Harsimran Singh, PhD. While I am not trying to keep harping on the benefits of a plant-based diet, how much more evidence do...
From JDRF: Type 1 Diabetes Health Insurance Guide
This is just informational ... no advocacy or politics ... just information, FYI. When you have health needs due to a chronic condition like type 1 diabetes (T1D), having health insurance is critical in helping you manage and treat your condition. This toolkit...
Savvy Updates, 16 December 2017: Dexcom Submits G6, Melt Fat Cells, Semma Tech, Stem Cells for Foot Ulcers, New Blood Glucose Device without Pricks, Lilly Pump, Vaping Insulin?
7 Diabetes Technology Updates for 2018 was published on ASweetLife by Christopher Snider of Tidepool, 8 December 2017. Here’s a glimpse at some of the companies and movements that I am going to pay close attention to next year as diabetes technology looks to take...
More Savvy about the Gut and Being Vegan
It's been almost 4 months since I've decided to eat a more plant-based, vegan (mostly) lifestyle ... and so far, so good! I've lost about 3 pounds (my husband who I'd describe as "vegan-ish", has lost over 15 pounds!). Both of us feel the reduction in...
The Savvy Diabetic is #13 in the Top 30 Type 1 Diabetes Blogs to Follow in 2017!
According to www.HomeRemediesForLife.com, on 21 November 2017, The Savvy Diabetic was rated in the Top 30 Type 1 Diabetes Blogs to follow in 2017 ... actually #13! Very exciting! 13. The Savvy Diabetic The title of this blog, describes...
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