Instruments of freedom are devices, tools, hacks or things that help us do more than we could otherwise, and often do more with less pain or hassle or risk. Instruments of freedom can be small everyday things, like noise cancelling headphones that help you focus or an effective rolling suitcase that’s easier to roll through…| DIYPS.org
One of the frequent complaints in the literature about exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (known as EPI in some parts of the world, or PEI for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency elsewhere) is that the symptoms are not specific and they can overlap with other conditions. Diarrhea, for example, can happen from a lot of conditions and a lot […]| DIYPS.org
If you’re someone who is considering an IUD (intrauterine device) or has an IUD and is considering a replacement or the removal process, this post is for you. You should know about this! Feel free to share it with a friend. I recently decided to replace my IUD. I was dreading it, because I found […]| DIYPS.org
Here are the top questions I see about exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI / PEI), especially when someone is newly diagnosed. Section 1 of 7: Symptoms What are the symptoms of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency? Are my symptoms possibly EPI? I don't have this symptom that someone else does, does that mean I don't have EPI? EPI can produce…| DIYPS.org
Talking about AI (artificial intelligence) often veers conversations toward lofty, futuristic scenarios. But there’s a quieter, more fundamental way AI is making a big difference today: serving as an accessibility tool that helps many of us to accomplish tasks more efficiently and comfortably than otherwise would be possible. And often, enabling us to complete tasks […]| DIYPS.org
Every time I hear that all health conditions will be cured and fixed in 5 years with AI, I cringe. I know too much to believe in this possibility. But this is not an uninformed opinion or a disbelief in the trajectory of AI takeoff: this is grounded in the very real reality of the […]| DIYPS.org
Some of the popular use cases of AI agents are to build custom software for other people, and sell it cheaper than big corporate software but still giving you a really good return on your time. A lot of people are quickly making good chunks of money doing that, and automating their workflows so they…| DIYPS.org
If you’ve scoffed at, dismissed, or tried using AI and felt disappointed in the past, you’re not alone. Maybe the result wasn’t quite right, or it missed the mark entirely. It’s easy to walk away thinking, “AI just doesn’t work.” But like learning any new tool, getting good results from AI takes a little persistence,…| DIYPS.org
Vibe coding apps is one things, but what about deploying and distributing them? That still requires some elbow grease, and I’ve described my experiences with both Apple and Google below for my first apps in each platform. (I’m writing this from the perspective of someone familiar with coding primarily through bash scripts, JavaScript, Python, and […]| DIYPS.org
When dealing with chronic illnesses, it sometimes feels like you have less energy or time in the day to work with than someone without chronic diseases. The “spoon theory” is a helpful analogy to illustrate this. In spoon theory, each person has a certain number of “spoons” representing their daily energy available for tasks including…| DIYPS.org
Just do it. And by it, I mean anything. You don’t need permission, but if you want permission, you have it. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed (by uncertainty or the status of the world), and not sure what to do, I’ll tell you what to do. Do something, no matter how small.…| DIYPS.org
Life for a Child is an international non-profit organization that supports children with diabetes by providing insulin, test strips, and essential diabetes care to over 60,000 children in low-income countries who would otherwise have little to no access to treatment. Without access to supplies and skilled medical care, children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) often…| DIYPS.org
One of the things I wish people would consider more often when thinking about AI is how they can use it to scale themselves. What are some time-consuming things that they currently have to do themselves that AI could do for them to streamline their output and increase their productivity? Productivity for giving them more…| DIYPS.org
If I had a nickel every time I saw conflicting advice for people with EPI, I could buy (more) pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. (PERT is expensive, so it’s significant that there’s so much conflicting advice). One rule of thumb I find handy is to pause any time I see the words “too much” or “too…| DIYPS.org
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the rapid development of AI, you’re not alone. It’s moving fast, and for many people the uncertainty of the future (for any number of reasons) can feel scary. One reaction is to ignore it, dismiss it, or assume you don’t need it. Some people try it once, usually on something…| DIYPS.org