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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

Review: Ambrosia NightRider BluCon for Freestyle Libre CGM

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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

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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 users. Abbott...
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Hardware & App Review

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...
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Life with Diabetes

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...
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Life with Diabetes

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.
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Life with Diabetes

Cases, Stickers, and Accessories for the FreeStyle Libre

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Here is a list of helpful accessories for your FreeStyle Libre scanner and sensor. As a Canadian diabetic, I am well acquainted...
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Life with Diabetes

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...
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Life with Diabetes

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

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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 (Canada)?

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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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Welcome to Are we "Making you Think?" Our site is the blog of Mark Hanlon fron Ontario, Canada - 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. Enjoy the read and be sure to comment on our posts.

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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...
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Life with Diabetes

Review: Ambrosia NightRider BluCon for 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...
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The question of "Why"

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

Enjoy the indie COVID-19 influenced song "Corona Corona" by Derek Hanlon. A lot has changed in my community since the Province of...
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Life with Diabetes

FreeStyle Libre Adhesion Guide for Canada and United States

Everyone's skin is different, as a result, keeping your FreeStyle Libre from falling off can be a challenge for some users. Abbott...
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Hardware & App Review

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

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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