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Mark Hanlon writes about his successes in life balancing fatherhood, running and cycling, and chronic illness (diabetes and Crohns). As an insulin-dependent Type 2 Diabetic and Crohns warrior, Mark does not look at his chronic illnesses as a disability but as motivation to challenge his body and his mind to find that next personal success. Enjoy Mark on his journey at are we "Making you think?".

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Freestyle Libre 2 Coming to Canada in 2021

Life with Diabetes Mark Hanlon - 0
Health Canada has approved an upgrade to the FreeStyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitoring System. The FreeStyle Libre 2 system continuously measures glucose data every minute with customizable, optional real-time alarms1 to alert users when their glucose is high...
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Prepping for a Colonoscopy? A step by step chronology

Life with Crohn's Disease Mark Hanlon - 6
Worried about having a colonoscopy? I took the time to recount my colonoscopy procedure.  Prepping my body, medications, eating, how I felt, and the procedure itself.  Give it a read and you will be more prepared for...
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Hypoglycemia and Type 2 Diabetes | Learning to be a better diabetic

Life with Diabetes Mark Hanlon - 0
One of the hardest lessons I have had to learn as being a diabetic was – how to manage hypoglycemia and the risks of severe hypoglycemia. Here are some of the lessons I have learnt. Diagnosed as an...
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What is your Work-Out Ritual? A Diabetics Perspective on Exercise

Life with Diabetes Mark Hanlon - 0
What is your exercise or work-out ritual? As an insulin dependant Type 2 diabetic, exercise has become a critical component of managing my diabetes and Crohn’s disease.  I run, hike, cycle, mountain bike, and walk to help maintain...
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2020 Gift Ideas for Runners Recommended by a Runner

Running and Cycling Mark Hanlon - 0
Christmas is around the corner, what is that perfect ChrisTmas gift for the runner in your life?
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Freestyle Libre | Official Learning Videos and Quick Tips

Life with Diabetes Mark Hanlon - 0
Abbott, the makers of the Freestyle Libre diabetes glucose monitoring system, has released a series of education and learning videos to help us get the most out of our continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM). The official learning videos...
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Making You Think blends my passions of running, cycling, photography, and inspirational thoughts with the challenges of living with chronic disease (Crohn's and Diabetes). I hope you enjoy my story.

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