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Scott's Diabetes

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One missing cracker makes a lot of difference

March 7, 2021 By Scott K. Johnson 8 Comments

I got excited when I saw these! Delicious Club Crackers! I love them. But I struggle to limit how many I eat in one sitting. They are so good – it's easy to eat a lot of them. I'm only slightly embarrassed to admit that I can easily enjoy a whole sleeve of club crackers in a bowl of soup unless I put countermeasures in place. And I'm talking about the regular full-size … [Read more...] about One missing cracker makes a lot of difference

Fighting diabetes fatigue article on diaTribe.org

March 2, 2021 By Scott K. Johnson

Scott's Article on diaTribe.org

I wrote an article on diabetes fatigue at diaTribe.org, please head over and check it out if you're interested. I’m approaching my 41st diaversary, or diabetes diagnosis anniversary. I’m doing well and have tried my best to take care of myself. But in my mid-twenties I began to wrestle with diabetes fatigue. Maybe you have, too? I’ve come to think of diabetes … [Read more...] about Fighting diabetes fatigue article on diaTribe.org

The Candy in My Pocket with John Robert Wiltgen

February 23, 2021 By Scott K. Johnson 4 Comments

I had a chance to catch up with John Robert Wiltgen, the fascinating international award-winning JRW Design founder. I'm enjoying his recent blog posts and stories and want to spread the word in case you might enjoy them too. John was diagnosed with diabetes at 8 years old. He's lived with diabetes for more than 53 years now and has faced many challenges. I enjoy his … [Read more...] about The Candy in My Pocket with John Robert Wiltgen

Why is my hand so sticky?

February 14, 2021 By Scott K. Johnson 2 Comments

Skin Tac is an adhesive barrier that helps keep things stuck to your skin. I’ve been a fan for a long time. It does a great job adding some extra stick to the adhesive on my CGM sensor. It comes in in a bottle of liquid with a spongy applicator or in individual wipes. I usually use the bottled liquid, but the wipes are nice for traveling or emergency backup. The … [Read more...] about Why is my hand so sticky?

He was the best I could ask for

October 20, 2020 By Scott K. Johnson 28 Comments

A picture of Keith riding on a pontoon boat and smilingsmiling

Dad passed away about a month and a half ago. I've been struggling to write this ever since. Many of you knew dad, at least in a way, but probably didn't realize it. I'll talk more about that soon. He was 70 and fighting liver disease. He responded well to treatment for a while. But after a few bumps in the road, he didn't bounce back the way anyone hoped, and his quality of … [Read more...] about He was the best I could ask for

#ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴‍♂️ – I rode 103.3 miles through Death Valley!

November 23, 2019 By Scott K. Johnson 1 Comment

Death Valley veterans said the weather this year was the best they’d ever seen. Moderate temperatures. Not much wind. We even had cloud cover for a while. If there was any day to ride Death Valley, this was it. And even on the best day ever to ride Death Valley, it was still so hard. I thought about quitting many times. But I kept thinking about all those evening and … [Read more...] about #ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴‍♂️ – I rode 103.3 miles through Death Valley!

#ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴‍♂️ – weeks 13-15 – In a RUT!

October 13, 2019 By Scott K. Johnson Leave a Comment

The BIG RIDE is coming up NEXT WEEKEND already! That happened fast! I continued to struggle with mechanical problems which put me into a serious rut for my training. It has been hard to climb back out, but a great 80-mile (!!) training ride last weekend was just what I needed. I feel ready! … [Read more...] about #ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴‍♂️ – weeks 13-15 – In a RUT!

#ScottsDeathRide – Raffle for sweet cycling gear!

October 6, 2019 By Scott K. Johnson Leave a Comment

Have you ever wanted a chance to win some awesome cycling gear for an unbelievable price?  If so, you’ll want to get in on this fundraising raffle for over $400 of gear! Drawing is MONDAY, so act fast! … [Read more...] about #ScottsDeathRide – Raffle for sweet cycling gear!

#ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴‍♂️ – weeks 10-12 spokes and spikes

September 7, 2019 By Scott K. Johnson Leave a Comment

Scott with the beach in the background

After hitting "The Wall" a few weeks ago, I've been trying to conquer that long 50-mile weekend ride ever since. I've been plagued by problems with spokes and spikes. Three broken back spokes and a flat front tire from a spikey plant-pod called a goat head – all in the span of a couple of weeks.  It's been very frustrating! But don't worry! Diabetes has trained me well to … [Read more...] about #ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴‍♂️ – weeks 10-12 spokes and spikes

#ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴‍♂️ – week 9 brought me The Wall

September 7, 2019 By Scott K. Johnson Leave a Comment

Cycling through Carlsbad, CA

Lot's of work travel and conferences put me behind schedule. And while hitting "The Wall" or "bonking" is something I heard of from other endurance athletes, I hadn't experienced it personally – until week number nine... … [Read more...] about #ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴‍♂️ – week 9 brought me The Wall

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Patient voice, speaker, writer, advocate. Living life with diabetes and telling my story. Patient Success Manager, USA for mySugr (All opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent the position of my employer).

Diagnosed in April of 1980, I recognize the incredible mental struggle of living with diabetes. Read more…

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  • One missing cracker makes a lot of difference
  • Fighting diabetes fatigue article on diaTribe.org
  • The Candy in My Pocket with John Robert Wiltgen
  • Why is my hand so sticky?
  • He was the best I could ask for

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