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Life with Diabetes

Enjoy my stores and insights on diabetes, diabetes treatments and technologies.

As an insulin-dependent Type-2 (T2D) diabetic my daily struggles are very similar to a Type-1 Diabetic (T1D). The biggest challenge for me and most insulin-dependent T2D diabetics is playing catch-up on diabetes education, lifestyle changes, and overall understanding of what this chronic illness means to our daily lives.

Explore our articles that cover my diabetes education and diabetes journey. Most recently my experience using the Abbott FreeStyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitor to manage my diabetes and blood sugar.

Life with Diabetes

Freestyle Libre 2 Coming to Canada in 2021

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Health Canada has approved an upgrade to the FreeStyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitoring System. The FreeStyle Libre 2 system continuously measures glucose data every...
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Life with Diabetes

Hypoglycemia and Type 2 Diabetes | Learning to be a better diabetic

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...
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What is your Work-Out Ritual? A Diabetics Perspective on Exercise

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...
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Freestyle Libre | Official Learning Videos and Quick Tips

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...
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Hardware & App Review

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

Mark Hanlon - 0
Here is a list of helpful diabetic accessories for your Dexcom G5 / G6 sensor, receiver, transmitter and system. As a Canadian diabetic, I...
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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 transforms your...
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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 has released...
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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 Type 2...
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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 of 46....
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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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