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 on The Gut Microbiome and Inflammation
The gut microbiome is WAY important for those of us living with diabetes. Now what?
Savvy Update 10/7/2017: Animas is GONE, Lilly Protesters, Insulin-producing Bacteria, Diabetes and Formulary, Human Genome Project
NEWSFLASH: Animas Exiting Insulin Pump Market, as announced on DiabetesMine by Mike Hoskins on 6 October 2017. Johnson & Johnson, who owned the Animas brand, issued a press release that, effective immediately, no more Animas pumps will be sold in the USA or Canada...
Savvy on The Bonnie Sher Show with Dr. Dan Nadeau … ENJOY!
From InsulinNation: How Patient Are You About Type 1 Diabetes Ignorance?
InsulinNation.com posted a fun quiz to help determine your personality type when faced with Type 1 diabetes ignorance. You will TOTALLY relate to this little survey! Enjoy! Here's the first question. Follow the link to 4 more...
Savvy Update 9/30/17: CGM in the News
Senseonics Nabs CE Mark for Extended-Life CGM, according to FierceBiotech, 9/13/2017. The new system has a glucose sensor that lasts up to 180 days, double the life of the system it already markets, which has a sensor that may be used for up to 90 days. In...
Savvy NEWS FLASH: FiAsp Wins FDA Approval!
Novo Nordisk's new, fast-acting insulin, FiAsp just won FDA approval TODAY, after showing that it can provide benefits for diabetes patients who need better overall glucose control! No details yet on when you will be able to purchase FiAsp in the US but it is...
Savvy Skypes The Bonnie Sher Show Again!
That's right! I'll be on with Bonnie again tomorrow, Thursday, 9/21/2017 as her T1 Co Host, after Dr. Dan Nadeau, endocrinologist/nutritionist chats with Bonnie on the first half of the show. This is the 3rd anniversary of The Bonnie Sher Show ... a...
High Pay = Hi Accountability? Not for JDRF, ADA, Joslin, DRIF
In its annual review of executive compensation for the top diabetes non-profits published 8 August 2017, JDCA (Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance) collected data from the top CEOs, noting that those from JDRF and ADA are in the top 1% of all earners in the US. ...
Savvy Hot DIY News: Almost in on Omnipod! And NEW Dana Pump Opens Up!
"We're IN!" This is VERY exciting news to all of us involved (developing and/or using) in the #WeAreNotWaiting, Do-It-Yourself movement. Until now, those running DIY closed loop insulin delivery systems could only use certain, older Medtronic insulin...
Savvy Updates 9/10/17: Medicare Cripples CGM for Seniors, Dexcom/Fitbit
Medicare has added a restriction to its coverage of Dexcom CGM for their patients: "Medicare" transmitters will be hardcoded to prevent pairing with the Dexcom G5 smartphone app! In fact, Medicare has forced Dexcom (and maybe they did it willingly) to...
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