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Free Diabetes Driving Clinic for Teens – Chicago, IL – 9/27/14

September 10, 2014 By Scott K. Johnson 1 Comment

I'm happy to announce that Juvenile Diabetes No Limits is heading back down to the Chicago area for another free driving clinic for teens with diabetes. This 1-day program is open to teens with diabetes ages 15-19 with a valid permit or drivers license. If space permits, 14 and 15-year-olds can take part and learn (they can ride along, usually, but can't do the … [Read more...] about Free Diabetes Driving Clinic for Teens – Chicago, IL – 9/27/14

Rolling with the D (hat tip to Scott E.)

October 17, 2012 By Scott K. Johnson 11 Comments

Scott over at "Rolling in the D" wrote a great post Monday about driving with diabetes. He read an article on Sunday in his local paper about a PWD dealing with a low blood sugar who was beaten by police for resisting arrest. It's a terrifying situation, and every single one of us is vulnerable.  The tighter we manage our diabetes, the more likely we are to have lows. And … [Read more...] about Rolling with the D (hat tip to Scott E.)

Cops and Low Blood Sugars

May 4, 2011 By Scott K. Johnson 26 Comments

Last week I was at one of the local type 1 meet-ups.  We were at a Caribou Coffee, and I noticed a couple of cops there having coffee.  I say "cops" in a general way.  Technically, I think they were Ramsey County Sheriffs.  But you know, uniform, badge, gun, bullet-proof vest bulging underneath the shirt. The term "cop" works for me.  No, they were not having donuts. I … [Read more...] about Cops and Low Blood Sugars

Medic Alert Feedback and What Can We Do?

February 16, 2009 By Scott K. Johnson 9 Comments

Since my dLife article hit the page I have been getting e-mail after e-mail about people who have had their medic alert jewelry completely ignored, or reports of their loved ones being put in harms way due to their information being ignored, even when very clearly displayed. It scares the crap out of me. How can we protect ourselves?  How can we be sure that we won't be … [Read more...] about Medic Alert Feedback and What Can We Do?

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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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