I'm taking part in Diabetes Canada's Lace Up fundraising campaign to raise money to end diabetes and increase awareness and education about it. You can help by donating money here . This September, Diabetes Canada is inviting people across Canada to move together and Lace Up to End Diabetes. Challenge yourself or rally a team to Lace Up Your Way and raise funds that will help bring us one step closer to a cure. Diabetes or prediabetes affects in 1 in 3 people across Canada, and some will experience serious or even life-threatening complications. Insulin is not a cure. It’s the starting line, not the finish line for diabetes. Even with help from insulin, diabetes can still reduce a lifespan by 5-15 years. “Diabetes is successful at outrunning us all and with a new diagnosis every 3 minutes in Canada – it’s not slowing down,” says Laura Syron, President and CEO of Diabetes Canada. “We’re committed to improving the quality of life for those living with diabetes and through Lace U
Results came in at 7 a.m. this morning through the Dynacare app. Yes! My doctor said i had to get below 7.0 to not go on meds, and i'm at 5.9, which means no meds, and in non-diabetic range. 5 months of intense physical activity plus a complete change in diet and work on mindset have all paid off tremendously. i am so happy. take a moment and listen to Abba with me: Dancing Queen, Abba I know that I have to keep up with all the changes I have made. I'm happy to do so; I feel better.💓💓✅✅✅✅✅ I also understand that this is now and not the future. I have a follow up appointment with my doctor in mid August. She will likely say that I still have to monitor my blood sugar levels, and continue with my physical activity and dietary changes. The next A1C test will be in November. We'll see where we are at that point. But for now... HUZZAH HURRAY WOOHOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a lovely day, friends. 😍