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 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...
Savvy Legends: Eva Saxl, T1 Made Her Insulin during WWII
This is an amazing story I stumbled upon from diabetes.co.uk, adapted from dLife.com and diabeteshealth.com. Eva Saxl was 19 in 1940, living with her husband, Victor, in Shanghai after fleeing Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. She developed T1 and was put on insulin....
Medicare Declares Dexcom’s CGM to be DME, COVERED!!!
From Debbie Parrish, attorney who has been fighting cases for us sent me this email: Tonight Medicare issued a ruling deeming Dexcom’s CGM to be DME covered by medicare. I’ll send more in the am. So happy for all!
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