Tag Archive: diabetes

Jan 05 2013

Tour de Cure 2013!

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Last years Tour de Cure was great! I rode 35 miles and raised $3500 for diabetes education & research. I also met some really great people and got involved in a cause that I can believe in. Riding in the Tour has multiple benefits for me … obviously raising money for diabetes research can only …

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Jun 10 2012

Tour de Cure 2012 Followup

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The ride is over and I did my 35 miles. I had a good time, got lots of exercise, met some interesting people … and got involved in a cause that both directly and indirectly effects me. I raised $3380 … which made me an “Ultimate Champion for Diabetes”.  I got a fancy shmancy gold …

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Mar 29 2012

Tour de Cure – Support Diabetes Research

I am participating in the American Diabetes Association’s annual Tour de Cure event this year. I am asking you to join me in the effort to Stop Diabetes by making a contribution to support my ride. The dollars we raise for the American Diabetes Association fund research, provide services, and give voice to those denied …

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Jan 05 2012

A1C

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As someone who has type 2 diabetes, tracking my blood glucose levels is very important. The problem is … tracking your glucose levels on a daily basis isn’t really enough … at least it’s not enough for me. Everyone who has diabetes should be getting their A1C tested on a periodic basis.  The A1C value …

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Apr 13 2011

Cinnamon & Diabetes

For those of us with Type 2 Diabetes (of which I was recently diagnosed), this article on the NIH’s web site might prove interesting.  The conclusion was … The results of this study demonstrate that intake of 1, 3, or 6 g of cinnamon per day reduces serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol …

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