by Reed | Mar 21, 2022 | Business of Diabetes, Technology & Medications
This month I took another walk with closed loop tech. The first was with Medtronic’s 670G in 2017 and then the Loop IOS app with an older Medtronic pump & Riley link. This third attempt was with a TSlim X2 pump loaded with Control IQ. The ride was like a hockey...
by Reed | Apr 12, 2013 | Business of Diabetes, Evergreen, Gratitude, Medical Professionals
As my 50th milestone with type 1 neared, I mentioned it to my endocrinologist. He smiled and said, “That’s a great start!” My sister shared it with the pediatric endo (he’s a friend) that treats her son. His response was more in line with mine, “Oh wow… what a...
by Reed | Jul 15, 1990 | Business of Diabetes, Exercise, Gratitude, Medical Professionals
Driving home late one evening in the late 1980s on an Interstate Atlantans call ‘The Connector’, something caught my eye on an electronic sign atop West Paces Ferry hospital. I was surprised (and proud) that diabetes was in the bright lights. I took note of the...