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Cases, Patches, Stickers, and Diabetic Supplies for Dexcom G6

Here is a list of helpful diabetic accessories for your Dexcom G5 / G6 sensor, receiver, transmitter and system. As a Canadian diabetic, I...

Review: Ambrosia NightRider BluCon for Abbott Freestyle Libre CGM

This post is a review of the Ambrosia NightRider BluCon Bluetooth reader for the Abbott FreeStyle Libre Glucose System. The NightRider BluCon transforms your...

FreeStyle Libre Adhesion Guide for Canada and United States

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Everyone's skin is different, as a result, keeping your FreeStyle Libre from falling off can be a challenge for some diabetics. Abbott has released...

What are the Benefits of using a Dexcom G6 or Freestyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for Diabetes Control?

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What are the benefits of using a Dexcom G6 or Freestyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to manage your Type 1 or Type 2...

What I Have Learned While Being Diagnosed as an Insulin-Dependent T2 Diabetic

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After a 10-year long battle as a Type 2 Diabetic, I was diagnosed as insulin-dependent Type 2 Diabetic (T2D) at the age of 48....

Tip: How to Stop Your FreeStyle Libre Sensor From Falling Off Before the 14-day Expiry?

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Hits and tips I use to keep my FreeStyle Libre attached for 14 days. With these tips I have never had a sensor fall off early.

Running & Cycling (Clothes, Tech and Races)

The Importance of Hydration in Endurance Running and Cycling

As endurance athletes, we are well acquainted with our electrolytes and carbohydrate gels. However, did you know that all workout hydration plans are not...

What Training for the Under Armour Eastside 10K Reminded me About Myself

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Repost: How Running Helped Mark Hanlon Take Control of Injury and Illness

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Repost: Questions You Should Never Ask a Trail Runner

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Trail Running 101 : Tips for Beginners and Advanced Trail Runners

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Mark is a foodie in training, photographer, Starbucks addict, runner, and single parent living outside of Toronto, Ontario. Living with Crohn’s Disease and Diabetes, life for this Transportation Planner and RPP can be an interesting mix.

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Blogging 101

Blogging 101 – Write an About Me Page – Exploring me and who Am I

Today's assignment for our Blogging 101 course was to write an About Page.  Who is Mark, what is he all about, and most importantly,...
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5 Ways to Keep your Mobile Devices and Personal Information Secure

Smartphones and tablets are so much a part of everyday life, it’s easy to forget that they can contain an incredible wealth of information...
Hardware & App Review

Review: Larklife by Lark Technologies (My First Impressions)

Here is my review of my first impressions about my new Larklife by Lark Technologies (www.lark.com) which is a new breed to Personal Life...

Review: Should I buy an E-Reader or a Tablet?

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The battle is on, do I jump in with both feet and grab a new Android tablet like a Samsung Galaxy or a Blackberry...

Buying a Tablet? Should I buy an e-reader or a tablet (Part 2)

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I wrote last week regarding the difficult decision I had been battling between buying an e-reader or a tablet. As my new "toy" sits...

Currency Exchange Robbery: One-way Banks Guarantee they Make Billions Each Year!

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I recently had a transaction on my Canadian Credit card from a US vendor.  The original charge was $55.83 USD with a Canadian exchange...

How to: Turbo Charge Self Hosted WordPress Sites

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If you are facing the problem of slow loading self-hosted WordPress website, or simply want to improve your user's experience by minimizing loading times?...

Review: Microsoft’s Virtual PC 2007

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My review of Microsoft Virtual PC 2007. Virtualization software allows you to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation, providing a safety...

Tip: How to Solve, Microsoft Access Make Table results in Zero (0) Value

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How can you use Microsoft Access Make Table Query and ensure you do not round decimial places? How to A common issue with...

Review Windows SkyDrive

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Windows SkyDrive offers 7 GB of free online storage with applications available For Windows, Mac, iPad, and mobile.  When you use SkyDrive, you'll never...

Photo Challenge: Rule of Thirds

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This week's Daily Post Photo Challenge is the Rule of Thirds.  I admit I am not usually one that follows the rule of thirds, then...

WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: Reader or No Reader

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You have decided on WordPress as your blogging / CMS Platform.  Now do you host your blog at WordPress.com (hosted) or use a website...
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