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 Updates 3.5.2017: Fasting, Finns, Funding
As always, lots happening in the diabetes world of technology, research and more! Fasting Diet Regenerates Beta Cells in Mice was featured on InsulinNation.com, 24 February 2017. The subtitle: The cyclical diet also restored insulin sensitivity. Researchers from...
Medicare CGM Saga Continued
I am not trying to stir the pot of frustration about Medicare and Dexcom ... but here goes. As I mentioned, Dexcom absolutely CANNOT sell me any product, for cash, because my file shows that I am covered by Medicare. Even if I just want to BUY a transmitter...
Savvy about Chia Seeds: Who Knew!?
I've just discovered chia seeds ... and indeed, chia seed pudding! Oh yum, oh easy to make, oh high protein, oh low carb, oh high fiber! I read Adam Brown's Adam's Corner on diaTribe, about eating a well-managed breakfast (A Home Run Breakfast with Diabetes) And...
More Medicare Dexcom Purchase Madness!
As a follow up on my last post, it only gets worse! Dexcom CAN NOT now sell me, via a cash purchase, the G5 transmitter, just because I have Medicare as my insurance! I am forced to buy from Liberty Medical Supplies. Dexcom cash price: $599 Liberty cash...
Savvy HUH? Medicare Approves CGM but Can’t Get One?!
The best news of 2017 thus far: Medicare has approved coverage for Dexcom G5 CGM! After being denied up to my fourth level of appeal, I am thrilled that they finally understood how essential this technology is for our lives and well-being! After the news,...
Savvy in Hollywood: I Was the T1 CoHost on the Bonnie Sher Show AGAIN!
Oh, what fun! I was invited back onto the Bonnie Sher Show today to speak about LOOPing ... running a closed loop hybrid insulin delivery system, using RileyLink. I had about 20 minutes to explain about the closed loop system and my experiences over the...
Savvy D Goes BACK to HOLLYWOOD!!!
Bonnie Sher Show, here I come, AGAIN! I'll be Bonnie's T1 CoHost on her program on UBN radio/tv this Thursday, 2/23/17, to talk about my experiences with the hybrid RileyLink closed loop insulin delivery system that I've been trying for the past 3 weeks. It's...
Savvy Technology: All about Insulet/Omnipod
Omnipod is in the news this week! Insulet Corporation S hareholder Broadcast reported that Insulet presented strong Omnipod Horizon Hybrid Closed-Loop study results on 16 February 2017 at the 10th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for...
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...
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