Savvy Updates 5/19/25: Tandem/CapBio Infusion Set Cleared, Test Strips Not Covered by Medicare, Eversense & Sequel/twiist, Abbott Libre Lessens Severity of CV Complications, Call-to-Action to Eliminate Barriers to Access for AIDs, Upcoming CGMs & Patch Pumps, T1Ds Increase Daily Dose of Inhaled Insulin, Tyrosine Kinase 2 (TYK2) Protein Reduces Pancreatic Inflammation, How Much Sugar In Breakfast Foods, Sleep Needs & Your Nationality

Savvy Updates 5/19/25: Tandem/CapBio Infusion Set Cleared, Test Strips Not Covered by Medicare, Eversense & Sequel/twiist, Abbott Libre Lessens Severity of CV Complications, Call-to-Action to Eliminate Barriers to Access for AIDs, Upcoming CGMs & Patch Pumps, T1Ds Increase Daily Dose of Inhaled Insulin, Tyrosine Kinase 2 (TYK2) Protein Reduces Pancreatic Inflammation, How Much Sugar In Breakfast Foods, Sleep Needs & Your Nationality

May 19, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Eating, Featured, Foods, Podcasts, Research News, Technology Updates

In this week’s issue of The Savvy Diabetic:  Tandem/CapBio Infusion Set Cleared (ultimately for extended use to 7 days) Test Strips Not Covered by Medicare Eversense & Sequel twiist Partnership Abbott Libre Lessens the Severity of CV Complications...
Savvy Updates 5/12/25: Axiom-4 Space Mission/Insulin in Space, Omnipod ‘Pod Take Back Pilot’, Oura/Stelo App, Urine Caffeine & Diabetic Retinopathy, Specialized Face Mask Detects Kidney Disease, Erythritol May Harm Brain & Heart, Study Evaluates Medical Advice from AI Chatbots, Interchangeable Status Boosts Insulin Biosimilars, Diabetic Supplies Gray Market, Vaccination Site & Immune Response

Savvy Updates 5/12/25: Axiom-4 Space Mission/Insulin in Space, Omnipod ‘Pod Take Back Pilot’, Oura/Stelo App, Urine Caffeine & Diabetic Retinopathy, Specialized Face Mask Detects Kidney Disease, Erythritol May Harm Brain & Heart, Study Evaluates Medical Advice from AI Chatbots, Interchangeable Status Boosts Insulin Biosimilars, Diabetic Supplies Gray Market, Vaccination Site & Immune Response

May 12, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Featured, Foods, Research News, Technology Updates, Videos

In this week’s issue of The Savvy Diabetic:  Axiom-4 Space Mission/Insulin in Space Omnipod ‘Pod Take Back Pilot’ Oura/Dexcom Stelo App Urine Caffeine & Diabetic Retinopathy Risk in Men Specialized Face Mask Detects Kidney Disease Erythritol...
Savvy Updates 5/5/2025: Sequel Twiist/Eversense CGM, Adocia AdoShell Immunoprotective Hydrogel for Islets, How To Treat a HYPO, Zucara Therapeutics ZT-01 Once-Daily to Prevent Hypoglycemia, GLP 1s on TCOYD, Mounjaro vs Ozempic, Semaglutide Treats Liver Disease, GLP-1s & Better Sleep, This Is Your Body on Sugar, Why Belly Fats Increases with Aging, Aging T1D & Muscle Loss, New Insulet CEO, Microdosing GLP-1s, UHC’s Stock Drop

Savvy Updates 5/5/2025: Sequel Twiist/Eversense CGM, Adocia AdoShell Immunoprotective Hydrogel for Islets, How To Treat a HYPO, Zucara Therapeutics ZT-01 Once-Daily to Prevent Hypoglycemia, GLP 1s on TCOYD, Mounjaro vs Ozempic, Semaglutide Treats Liver Disease, GLP-1s & Better Sleep, This Is Your Body on Sugar, Why Belly Fats Increases with Aging, Aging T1D & Muscle Loss, New Insulet CEO, Microdosing GLP-1s, UHC’s Stock Drop

May 5, 2025 | Diabetes Business, Eating, Exercise, Featured, Podcasts, Research News, Technology Updates, Videos

In this week’s issue of The Savvy Diabetic:  Sequel Twiist/Eversense CGM Adocia AdoShell Immunoprotective Hydrogel for Islets How To Treat a HYPO Zucara Therapeutics ZT-01 Once-Daily to Prevent Hypoglycemia GLP-1s – One Class of Drugs with Many...
Savvy Updates 4/28/25: Arkansas Bans PBMs From Owning Pharmacies, NovoMix 30 Discontinued in India, Medtronic Gets FDA Approvals for Interoperable Insulin Pump and Simplera Sync Glucose Sensor, Biolinq Raises $100M For Intradermal Glucose Sensor, Immune Protein Deficiency Key to T1D Development?, Replacement for Prior Authorization, Georgia Southern U Proposes Insulin Pump Redesign, Medicare Physician Pay Plummeted

Savvy Updates 4/28/25: Arkansas Bans PBMs From Owning Pharmacies, NovoMix 30 Discontinued in India, Medtronic Gets FDA Approvals for Interoperable Insulin Pump and Simplera Sync Glucose Sensor, Biolinq Raises $100M For Intradermal Glucose Sensor, Immune Protein Deficiency Key to T1D Development?, Replacement for Prior Authorization, Georgia Southern U Proposes Insulin Pump Redesign, Medicare Physician Pay Plummeted

Apr 28, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Featured, Research News, Technology Updates

In this week’s issue of The Savvy Diabetic:  Arkansas Passes Law Barring PBMs From Owning Pharmacies NovoMix 30 and Other Brands Discontinued in India Medtronic Gets FDA Approvals for Interoperable Insulin Pump and Simplera Sync Glucose Sensor Biolinq...
Savvy Updates 4/21/25: Dexcom 15-Day CGM Frequency of Failure, 39 States Push Legislation Against PBM-Pharmacy Ties, Beta Bionics iLet After 2 years, Walking & Heart Health, How Much Protein Do We Need, Vit. K Affects Brain Health, Huge Amounts of Diabetes-Related Waste, Abbott US Diabetes Sales Up 27%, Wearing Socks & Better Sleep

Savvy Updates 4/21/25: Dexcom 15-Day CGM Frequency of Failure, 39 States Push Legislation Against PBM-Pharmacy Ties, Beta Bionics iLet After 2 years, Walking & Heart Health, How Much Protein Do We Need, Vit. K Affects Brain Health, Huge Amounts of Diabetes-Related Waste, Abbott US Diabetes Sales Up 27%, Wearing Socks & Better Sleep

Apr 21, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Featured, Podcasts, Research News, Technology Updates

In this week’s issue of The Savvy Diabetic:  Dexcom 15-Day CGM: 25% May Not Last for 15 Days 39 States Push Legislation Against PBM-Pharmacy Ties to Protect Competition Beta Bionics iLet After 2 years, with Stacey Simms Take a Brisk Walk for Heart Health...
Savvy Updates 4/14/25: DRI “Aggressively Working” on T1D Cure, Microbiome Therapy To Delay T1D Onset, Fully Closed AID Systems Effective, 025 Breakthroughs in D Research, D Distress Linked to Autonomic Symptoms, Medtech Industry Presses for Tariff Exemptions, Hearing & Heart Failure Risk, New Type of D 5, Heat & Kidney Transplant Recipients, Ex-FDA Chief Cites ‘Dysfunctional’ Congress, FTC Chair on PBM Insulin Case, Nursing Home Staffing Mandate Struck Down, Alcohol Changes Fat Levels

Savvy Updates 4/14/25: DRI “Aggressively Working” on T1D Cure, Microbiome Therapy To Delay T1D Onset, Fully Closed AID Systems Effective, 025 Breakthroughs in D Research, D Distress Linked to Autonomic Symptoms, Medtech Industry Presses for Tariff Exemptions, Hearing & Heart Failure Risk, New Type of D 5, Heat & Kidney Transplant Recipients, Ex-FDA Chief Cites ‘Dysfunctional’ Congress, FTC Chair on PBM Insulin Case, Nursing Home Staffing Mandate Struck Down, Alcohol Changes Fat Levels

Apr 14, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Featured, Podcasts, Research News, Technology Updates, Videos

In this week’s issue of The Savvy Diabetic:  Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) “Aggressively Working” on T1D Cure Microbiome Therapy To Delay T1D Onset Fully Closed AID Systems Effective Without Meal Announcements 2025 Breakthroughs in Diabetes...
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