by Reed | Feb 12, 2023 | Gratitude
Today is Super Bowl Sunday … as a lifelong fan, I’m all for the Kansas City Chiefs. (Hey, I remember their first two Super Bowls!) As pumped as I am about the Chiefs being in the big game, I’m more inspired by one of our players. As the game is played, Type 1 diabetes...
by Reed | Jan 31, 2023 | Business of Diabetes, Gratitude, Mind, Technology & Medications, Uncategorized
On January 24 the FDA approved Tidepool’s Loop algorithm that automates insulin dosing (*). The FDA approval process took two years and represents a first … a regulated and commercially available solution for patient choice in the algorithms and hardware they...
by Reed | Jan 27, 2023 | Gratitude
It’s 6:30 am and time to wake up. The only problem is I’m low. And a bit creative. Kendra nudges me and we start talking. She suspects something as I’m not making total sense. She asks if I’m low. I respond with: Yes, Yes I am! I am so low that I am …. Marlo-o-o...
by Reed | Apr 14, 2022 | Business of Diabetes, Exercise, Gratitude, Technology & Medications
I started cycling in 2007 after a JDRF staff member asked me to be our chapter’s first type 1 to ride a JDRF sponsored century. I was also in search of a low impact workout as a substitute for high impact running. I hadn’t been on a bike since college, but...
by Reed | Apr 9, 2022 | Evergreen, Gratitude, Mind
I watched The Grammy’s last weekend and was amazed at the talent and creativity present in the room. The music and energy created in Las Vegas made their way into homes across the world, including ours. As I watched, I thought about how artists make and perform their...
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...
