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Articles and posts about diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and Insulin dependant Type 2) and Crohn's Disease. As a chronic illness warrior with both diseases, life can be an interesting battle to find my "normal".

The blog posts in this section will explore a variety of topics from treatment, education, my frustrations with chronic illness and disease, and positive notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts about any or all of our articles.

Life with Diabetes

Review: Ambrosia NightRider BluCon for Abbott Freestyle Libre CGM

Mark Hanlon - 5
This post is a review of the Ambrosia NightRider BluCon Bluetooth reader for the Abbott FreeStyle Libre Glucose System. The NightRider BluCon...
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Life with Diabetes

FreeStyle Libre Adhesion Guide for Canada and United States

Mark Hanlon - 2
Everyone's skin is different, as a result, keeping your FreeStyle Libre from falling off can be a challenge for some diabetics. Abbott...
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Life with Diabetes

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

Mark Hanlon - 0
What are the benefits of using a Dexcom G6 or Freestyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to manage your Type 1 or...
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Life with Diabetes

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

Mark Hanlon - 1
After a 10-year long battle as a Type 2 Diabetic, I was diagnosed as insulin-dependent Type 2 Diabetic (T2D) at the age...
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Life with Diabetes

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

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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Life with Diabetes

Cases, Stickers, and Accessories for the FreeStyle Libre

Mark Hanlon - 0
Here is a list of helpful cases, stickers, patches and accessories for your FreeStyle Libre scanner and sensor. As a Canadian diabetic,...
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Life with Diabetes

Questions and Answers about the FreeStyle Libre Diabetic Glucose Monitoring System

Mark Hanlon - 21
I have been using the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system (CGM) since December 2018. Here are some questions I had myself before...
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Life with Diabetes

Survey: Diabetes and IBD (Crohn’s Disease & Colitis)

Mark Hanlon - 0
Do you have diabetes and an IBD such as Crohn's Disease or Colitis? Me too (read my story here)! I was curious...
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Life with Diabetes

Review: My first thoughts about FreeStyle Libre?

Mark Hanlon - 25
Welcome to my review of the new Abbott FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor. This page will be my personal account of using...
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Mark is a foodie in training, photographer, Starbucks addict, runner, cyclist, 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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Hints & Tips

Fix: Safari Requires you to Always Login to Websites

Here is the solution to solve you needing to always login to websites on iOS 13 despite enabling Keep Me Logged In...
Mark Hanlon - 0
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What We Said

Shop Georgina’s Restaurants and Stores | Open during COVID-19

Welcome to Shop Georgina, your on-line directory of what restaurants, stores, and services are open, operating, and ready for business during the...
Mark Hanlon - 0
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Hardware & App Review

Cases, Patches, Stickers, and Diabetic Supplies for Dexcom G5 / G6

Here is a list of helpful diabetic accessories for your Dexcom G5 / G6 sensor, receiver, transmitter and system. As a Canadian...
Mark Hanlon - 0
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Life with Diabetes

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...
Mark Hanlon - 5
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The question of "Why"

Song: Harmonica tune Corona Corona (COVID-19) by Derek Hanlon

Enjoy the indie COVID-19 (coronavirus) influenced harmonica song "Corona Corona" by Derek Hanlon. A lot has changed in my community since the...
Mark Hanlon - 0
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EDITOR PICKS

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

Hardware & App Review Mark Hanlon - 2
The battle is on, do I jump in with both feet and grab a new Android tablet like a Samsung Galaxy or a Blackberry...
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Review: Drobo – Peace of Mind Computer and Data Backup Solution

Hardware & App Review Mark Hanlon - 2
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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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...
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Cases, Stickers, and Accessories for the FreeStyle Libre

Life with Diabetes Mark Hanlon - 0
Here is a list of helpful cases, stickers, patches and accessories for your FreeStyle Libre scanner and sensor. As a Canadian diabetic,...
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