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Life as a Diabetic (Type 1 and Type 2)

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...
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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...
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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.

Cases, Stickers, and Accessories for the FreeStyle Libre

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Here is a list of helpful cases, stickers, patches and accessories for your FreeStyle Libre scanner and sensor. As a Canadian diabetic, I am...

Questions and Answers about the FreeStyle Libre Diabetic Glucose Monitoring System

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I have been using the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system (CGM) since December 2018. Here are some questions I had myself before considering the...

Running & Cycling (Clothes, Tech and Races)

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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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Hardware & App Review

Review: Drobo – Peace of Mind Computer and Data Backup Solution

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Admittedly, I have been a long time Windows Home Server User but as my hardware comes close to its life cycle and a recent...
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Photography 101

Photo Challenge: Capture Colour in the Absence of Colour – Winters Retreat

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One of my favourite pictures of late. In the midst of early winter, there is still colour to be found along with the grey...
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Hardware & App Review

Review: PortableApps.Com – Applications on the GO!

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Now you can carry your favorite computer programs along with all of your bookmarks, settings, email and more with you. Use them on any Windows computer. All without leaving any personal data behind.
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How Dare you BBQ Without Fire in the Kitchen Spice Co | Christmas 6-Pack

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Ever since we received the Fire in the Kitchen Spice Co. Christmas 6-Pack of their incredible seasoning rubs, they have become a staple to...

Review: Larklife by Lark Technologies (My First Impressions)

Hardware & App Review Mark Hanlon - 0
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...

Fraud Alert: Microsoft Phone Scam to correct Virus / Computer Error

Hints & Tips Mark Hanlon - 2
We received an interesting telephone call on a private line earlier today from a company called “ONLINE PC CARE” or something similar regarding recent...

Blogging 101: Exploring Alternative Beliefs in Your Writing – Two plus two equals four?

Blogging 101 Mark Hanlon - 1
Life seems pretty straight forward, 2 + 2 = 4, right?   What seems so simple, so rudimentary, kindergarten basic, is actually a very...

5 Ways to Keep your Mobile Devices and Personal Information Secure

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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...

Blogging 101: Catering to your Design Needs

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Todays Blogging 101 assignment was to add and/or customize two widgets, one text-based and one image-based. Which sounds like great fun. The main reason why...

Blogging 101 – Try a new Theme. Don’t Judge a Book By its Cover

Blogging 101 Mark Hanlon - 0
I plead to you, Don't judge a book, or in our case a Blog by its cover!  Admit it, themes, themes, themes, this feels...

Blogging 101 – Add something new to your post – Take life by the Horns

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Stand up and look around you?  What do you see?  For me, my first impressions of my hectic home office, are clutter and chaos,...

A Dissection of Me – Exploring what makes me, “me”

Inspiration Mark Hanlon - 2
Who are we? What makes us, us? How would you describe yourself to a stranger? How honest would you be with the response?...
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EDITOR PICKS

What is Ulcerative Colitis?

Life with Crohn's Disease Mark Hanlon - 0
Ulcerative colitis, or UC, is more localized in nature than Crohn’s disease (CD). Typically, the disease affects the colon (large bowel) including the rectum...
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Guest Post: The Best Computer Accessories for a Home Computer

Hardware & App Review Mark Hanlon - 0
When one buys a computer one often doesn’t take into consideration the fact that you will need other devises for your computer. When you...
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AMD Radeon R9 285 GPU | Powerful Video Graphics

Hardware & App Review Mark Hanlon - 3
For anyone that "really" knows me, computers and technology have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.  ...
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POPULAR POSTS

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

Life with Diabetes Mark Hanlon - 0
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.
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Tip: How to view webpage HTML on iPad / iPhone (iOS 13)

Hints & Tips Mark Hanlon - 0
This article outlines the steps required to view the source code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) for any webpage on your iDevices including iPad, iPhone...
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Fix: Safari Requires you to Always Login to Websites

Hints & Tips Mark Hanlon - 0
Here is the solution to solve you needing to always login to websites on iOS 13 and 14 despite enabling Keep Me Logged In...
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