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 Gear: Great Apple Watch Bands, Great Discount for Savvy D’s!
WithIt is a great source of neat-looking watchbands for the Apple watch (as well as Fitbits and Pebbles). And they are offering a 15% discount for TheSavvyDiabetic blog readers and the folks in the Nightscout, CGM in the Cloud, Looped and #WeAreNotWaiting communities....
Savvy Updates, 2.17.2017: New/Future APs, AlterG’s Anti-Gravity Treadmill
The big buzz in the coming years is the Artificial Pancreas, Closed Loop Insulin Delivery System, Dual Hormone Bionic Pump ... lots of names, lots of promises. Here's just a look at some new entries under development, with NO promises for when and/or if they...
Savvy LOOPing: Wes AGAIN on Closed Loop Proof of Concept
Wes is one of the greats of Nightscout and #WeAreNotWaiting ... and he's an amazing and fully committed guy. Here's his take on Closed Loop Proof of Concept: Successful PROOF of Concept! ...BUT our family will be taking this transition much much slower...
Savvy LOOPing: Behind the LOOP, thanks to Wes Nordgren
HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED BEHIND A LOOP? Nightscout superstar/superdad/super guy gives you a glimpse! Thank you, Nightscout, Loopers and CGM in the Cloud! When I looked behind our Loop, I found the following individuals creating, implementing, and supporting our Loop. That...
Savvy Updates 2.12.2017: Lilly, Novo Nordisk,
Lots going on in the diabetes world ... here's just a little catch up time! Lilly insulin up to 51% off, through Blink Health, according to www.diaTribe.org, 30 January 2017 ... that's a start! "On January 1, Lilly launched a first-of-its-kind program,...
Savvy LOOPing: #Loop vs. #OpenAPS
No, I have not gone to the dark side ... and this article is wildly techie. But since we're talking closed loop systems (yes, the hot topic in 2017, a great conversation starter!), this article is written by one of the really knowledgeable hackers/techies,...
Savvy Guest Loopers: Judi Hoskins Story on DiabetesMine
I’ve know Judi for many many years, from the diabetes online community. She’s been living with T1 for 59 years!!! AND she’s the mom of the illustrious journalist and T1, Mike Hoskins of DiabetesMine. So Judi, at the tender age of 63 starting looping. ...
Savvy LOOPing: What Does It Look Like?
I'm onto my 10th day of running the RileyLink closed loop system. And I'm learning by leaps and bounds, and still adjusting settings. The resources available to me are astounding and so very kind and responsive. So ... here are some snaps of my Loop...
Savvy LOOPing: What is LOOPing?
LOOPing is the latest and coolest new buzzword in the diabetes community. It is often synonymous with artificial pancreas but I resist the urge to confuse the two. Looping, either in the do-it-yourself d-community or waiting for the traditional corporate new...
Savvy? NO! Prior Authorization
Please indulge me in a little rant, in what I am calling, Savvy? NO! This one is about prior authorizations that are increasingly required by our insurance companies before they agree to fill prescriptions or authorize payment for procedures. Here is Wikipedia's...
More Diabetes Blogs