by Reed | Mar 11, 2023 | Business of Diabetes, Friends & Family, Mind, Nutrition, Technology & Medications
I’ve been traveling away from our home in Kansas City for the past month. Kendra and I viewed parts of the U.S. in a way only seen when driving. From Kansas City to St. Louis for a 60th Birthday party, then to Oklahoma City’s Bricktown and the 50th anniversary of...
by Reed | Feb 7, 2023 | Evergreen, Mind, Nutrition
For me, most evenings include a pint or two of Miller Lite (occasionally red wine) just before or during dinner. It’s been a daily ritual for years and a way of transitioning from the ‘productive’ part of my day into a relaxing evening. I hardly ever have more than...
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 17, 2023 | Mind
Inanimate Objects The toaster I’ve used for decades was ‘retired’ this week. My sister gave us this new toaster for Christmas and I’ve resisted the enthusiastic efforts from my wife and son to make a change. Why? Starting in my 20s, most days started with two pieces...
by Reed | Aug 14, 2022 | Business of Diabetes, Evergreen, Exercise, Friends & Family, Medical Professionals, Mind, Nutrition, Technology & Medications
This is not a comprehensive list of how to live well with T1D. (You can find those in the categories that make up the Living Well Model.) But here are the handful of moves I consider the best – and worst – for living with type 1 diabetes. Best 5 Moves #1: ...
by Reed | May 6, 2022 | Mind, Technology & Medications
My Dexcom sensor expired this past Sunday. I haven’t replaced it … it’s now Wednesday and I feel more relaxed and at ease. Blood sugars are in the background; less front stage and center. I’m one to dig into, interpret and work with data. I try to let go and have the...
