A voice for living well with Type 1 Diabetes

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Gratitude – Mom

Reflecting on the first 20 years of my diabetes, I sometimes wonder how I made it. Much of the credit goes to my Mother. In many ways, she lived diabetes with me. There’s not much a three-year-old can do to manage diabetes. So, that’s where my Mother stepped in. She...

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Gratitude – Dad

Both my Mom and Dad were there for me as I grew up living with diabetes. This was the 1960s and 70s, and my Mom mostly stayed home with my sister and me while my Father worked. My Dad's work didn’t require much travel, so he was there for us every day. He encouraged...

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About Reed

1st Insulin Prescription Label
50 yr. Joslin Medal

This Is Not Medical Advice

This site shares my learning & observations over 50 years of living with type 1 diabetes. At the top of that list is that diabetes is unique and requires a relationship between a patient and medical professional to develop a personalized treatment plan. One size does not fit all and nothing on this site should be construed as medical advice!