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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.

Hardware & App Review

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

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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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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 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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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 of 48....
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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, I am...
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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 considering the...
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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 about how...
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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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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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Photo Challenge: What does Home Mean to Me …

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Home is Where the Heart Is.  Taking a look through The Commons, it looks like an incredible group of Bloggers and Photographers all set...
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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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