Later, I Learned is a beautifully written, deeply insightful memoir of an individual's life journey with diabetes and the powerful lessons learned. This thought-provoking story is a gripping and sometimes raw account of what it's like for many who live with the disease. Most people without diabetes are unaware of the disease's physiological, psychological, economic, and social impact. The message that diabetes is a condition successfully managed through medications and minimal lifestyle changes is a myth for millions. Later, I Learned reveals how the medical establishment, pharmaceutical, and "dia-business" industries maximize profits at the expense of those who struggle with the condition.

For decades, most people have considered diabetes a minor and sometimes inconvenient condition that people learn to live with and accept. But it's more than that. The disease is a 24/7 lifelong condition that demands control, discipline, costs, and hardships that those without diabetes don't have. It has not received the attention it deserves because its severity has historically been lessened by medical associations, foundations, and businesses that thrive from its existence.

Later, I Learned is the account of a person beset with diabetes when a young child. For over sixty years, Crossen struggled managing wild blood sugar swings in the education system, demanding sports like boxing, solo bicycling tours across the continent, mountain climbing, traveling alone internationally, and navigating the business world. Each attempt at normalcy with diabetes set him back, but he persevered and strengthened his resolve to live without limitations. His experiences are an honest, raw, and sometimes graphic depiction of what living with diabetes is like for many. Though Crossen's experiences taught him that compromise is sometimes necessary, each setback strengthened his resolve to overcome the disease and discover why a complete cure for diabetes has not been found or made available.

When Scott was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes more than fifty years ago, he promised himself, "I'll live my life the same as I would have without this disease." But life forced him to recognize his resolution would require compromise. Later, I Learned is a vivid account of his travels down long and challenging roads where he sought to understand the impact of the disease on himself, his family, and his relationships. Scott's riveting accounts encapsulate decades of his journal entries that offer insights and hope while advocating for change. His memoir illustrates to everyone struggling with diabetes that they are far from alone.