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#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!

Powerful Perspectives on Diabetes Complications

February 28, 2016 By Scott K. Johnson 8 Comments

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I was really moved by a recent newsletter from Dr. Steve Edelman & Dr. Jeremy Pettus about diabetes complications and asked for permission to share their thoughts with you. When Diabetes Gets Complicated And what could be more complicated than complications? Yes, that’s right. It’s not a fun or funny topic.  In fact, it’s the opposite of those things, but it is … [Read more...] about Powerful Perspectives on Diabetes Complications

No Lunchtime Bolus – A Story Thick With Irony

July 22, 2015 By Scott K. Johnson 10 Comments

My phone starts to ring while I'm programming my meal bolus. I can see it's a call I'd like to answer. But I'm more than halfway through my programming, and I have numbers in my head (blood sugar, carb count) that I can release forever ... once I get the programming done. My phone continues to ring and buzz, urgently pulling my focus and attention. Just a few more … [Read more...] about No Lunchtime Bolus – A Story Thick With Irony

Don’t Go Shopping While Low

July 17, 2015 By Scott K. Johnson 6 Comments

My wife's understanding and patience with me (and my diabetes) seems to know no bounds, and I'm so grateful. It hit me about halfway through my shopping list at Walmart; that feeling of my blood sugar dropping fast and the anxiety of lots of insulin on board (relatively). A quick glance at my wrist confirmed it. Five glucose tabs left in my tube, which I ate quickly, but … [Read more...] about Don’t Go Shopping While Low

Joe from Germany Comes to the Diabetes UnConference

April 2, 2015 By Scott K. Johnson 5 Comments

I am thrilled to introduce Joe. He came all the way from Germany to attend the very first Diabetes UnConference and asked if I could help him share his experiences. I'm absolutely honored, Joe. Take it away! 6,000 miles for just two days A lot has been written about the first Diabetes UnConference already, so I want to focus on the view from the outside, from the … [Read more...] about Joe from Germany Comes to the Diabetes UnConference

Loving People and A Compulsion to Share

January 20, 2015 By Scott K. Johnson 2 Comments

I love this quote from conductor Leonard Bernstein. I don't mean to trivialize his brilliant words by saying I feel the same about the diabetes online community. "The original energizing motor that makes me compose is the urge to communicate — and to communicate with as many people as possible. Because what I love about the world and life is people, I like them as much as I … [Read more...] about Loving People and A Compulsion to Share

Supporting PWD’s in India through Penpals United

January 16, 2015 By Scott K. Johnson 1 Comment

Jack took me on an amazing field trip. In the space of about 90-minutes, we visited four different clinics in India spread over 3,000 miles and reaching hundreds of people living with diabetes. Jack Terschluse is the founder and President of Penpals United, an inspiring community of people with type one diabetes worldwide offering support and inspiration to children and teens … [Read more...] about Supporting PWD’s in India through Penpals United

Give yourself the credit you deserve! Video Interview with Tami Neumann

October 10, 2014 By Scott K. Johnson Leave a Comment

I enjoyed an opportunity to visit with the wonderful Tami Neumann from Conversations in Care again this morning. She gave me a wonderful opportunity to talk about giving yourself credit for how well you're managing diabetes (even if you think you're not). We introduced my giant mug within the first minute, which should make my colleagues at work smile. They witness that mug … [Read more...] about Give yourself the credit you deserve! Video Interview with Tami Neumann

All My Highs Are Belong to Lows

August 14, 2014 By Scott K. Johnson 17 Comments

If you're looking for context, here's a little Sega Genesis Internet history. … [Read more...] about All My Highs Are Belong to Lows

It’s About To Go Down

July 18, 2014 By Scott K. Johnson 8 Comments

I was surprised by a really high blood sugar (280 mg/dl) at lunch today after an awesome afternoon on the basketball court. I took what I needed for my meal, and to correct for the high, and knew I'd have to keep an eye on things for the next couple of hours. Back at home, and only about an hour after eating, I'm surprised to see 121 mg/dl and dropping on my CGM. Slightly … [Read more...] about It’s About To Go Down

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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).

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