T2D Adventures

My Adventure Through Life With Type 2 Diabetes, My Successes and Failures.

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Precipice

By on October 11, 2018

What about the Adventures? I’ve been doing a lot of discussion regarding what to eat, what not to eat, etc., then it hit me…What about the Adventures?  What is your Precipice? I have mentioned before that I’m a Triathlete.  In August, I participated in Ironman Maine 70.3.  For those that don’t know, 70.3 is the […]

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Liberate Yourself With a Libre!

By on September 28, 2018

Another A-Ha! Moment ! We’ve all had those moments where something just clicks into place, the clouds part, and we suddenly have clarity.  My discovery of the Freestyle Libre was one of those moments! I’ll try to make a long story short, but, sometimes the longer stories are so much better. 😊  This post contains […]

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One Fun-Sized Candy Bar… Really?

By on September 21, 2018

What do you learn in Diabetes Education Class? Have you noticed T2D Adventures has been focusing heavily on sugar?  Sugar as discussed in our last post is the ultimate weakness for virtually all T2D Patients.  It is kryptonite to our Superman!  So, what do you learn in Diabetes Education class? My Trip to the Diabetes Educator Let me […]

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4 Ways Sugar is Like Other Drugs

By on September 14, 2018

So, let’s talk about sugar addiction… I bet I’m getting some eye rolls out there.  Seriously though, I believe sugar addiction is a real thing.  There is growing research that sugar is likely more addicting than cocaine, or heroin.  Again, I’m sure I might be getting more than a fair number of you looking at […]

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Superman Has Hope

1 Simple Reason

By on September 7, 2018

I think we can all agree that this is a logical question to ask: Why am I doing this?  There is one Simple Reason… Because I care…   I’m concerned about the treatment options for newly diagnosed Diabetics.  I want individuals to know what their options are when they receive the news that they are Diabetic. […]

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5 Basic Rules for Cleaner Eating

By on August 29, 2018

What is Clean Eating? What is Clean Eating?  Have you ever noticed, some people throw around jargon without really knowing what it means?  Well, more specifically, they use a term that they think they know what it means, but they might not.  Or is it that there are just too many ways to interpret what […]

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To Fry, or Not to Fry…

By on August 23, 2018

To Fry, or Not to Fry?      Ok, we’ve all been there, we’re trying to eat healthy, but we are in a situation where the options for healthy choices are limited, or your nemesis food is present, and you are sorely pressed to avoid it. Without going into too much detail, I’ve been practicing an intermittent […]

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On the Road Again!

By on August 20, 2018

Do you struggle with eating while traveling? Eating on the road while traveling for work, or vacation can be a significant challenge because you do not have access to your own kitchen.  Included in your own kitchen is your own normal foods, and the familiarity of being at home.  I don’t think the Chef at […]

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The Mirror Tells No Lies…

By on August 18, 2018

“Look in the mirror, that’s your competition.” Triathlon: “W-w-w-what?  Todd, where you last left off with your story, you were a guy with a rapidly expanding waistline, and horrific eating habits…  Now you spring Triathlon on us?” Why yes, yes, I did. Why I’m doing so will be clear in a few moments… In 2011, […]

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I’m Batman!

By on August 15, 2018

Today, I’m Batman! I’ve gotten some feedback from some of you, and I don’t think this is the post you are expecting.  But much like Batman, today, I’m going to be the writer you need, and not necessarily the writer you want.  Specifically, I know some of you want to know what happened with Mistake […]

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