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To my fellow members of Patsfans.com -
On June 21st, I will be participating in the "Tour de Cure - Ride for Diabetes Cure". This is actually something that hits close to home because my dad's parents both had diabetes as did my mother's mom and my dad. One of the things that people misconstrue is that Type 2 Diabetes is something that happens only to obese people. The reality is that Type 2 Diabetes can also be genetic. And that is where I fall. I was diagnosed with Genetic Type 2 Diabetes 3 years ago and it's been a constant struggle since then. Some of the things that can affect people with diabetes is Diabetic Retinopathy (blood vessels in your eyes weakening and/or bursting) and loss of feeling in your extremities that can lead to loss of toes, fingers, feet, or even entire legs/arms. Diabetes also makes people more likely to have high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.
I signed up to ride in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure. I'd like to invite you to support me in my efforts to Stop Diabetes! Tour de Cure is so much more than an event to me. It's my opportunity to change the future and make a positive impact in the lives of all those affected by diabetes. And it's a great ride!
Chances are, you also know someone who has been affected by diabetes and you already know how important it is to stop this disease. My goal is to raise $200.00. Will you join me by making a donation?
By supporting me, you will help the American Diabetes Association provide community-based education programs, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure.
The power we have together far outweighs what I can do alone.
If you would like to make a donation, please message me directly and I will provide you with the information that you need.
Thank you!
DaBruinz
On June 21st, I will be participating in the "Tour de Cure - Ride for Diabetes Cure". This is actually something that hits close to home because my dad's parents both had diabetes as did my mother's mom and my dad. One of the things that people misconstrue is that Type 2 Diabetes is something that happens only to obese people. The reality is that Type 2 Diabetes can also be genetic. And that is where I fall. I was diagnosed with Genetic Type 2 Diabetes 3 years ago and it's been a constant struggle since then. Some of the things that can affect people with diabetes is Diabetic Retinopathy (blood vessels in your eyes weakening and/or bursting) and loss of feeling in your extremities that can lead to loss of toes, fingers, feet, or even entire legs/arms. Diabetes also makes people more likely to have high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.
I signed up to ride in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure. I'd like to invite you to support me in my efforts to Stop Diabetes! Tour de Cure is so much more than an event to me. It's my opportunity to change the future and make a positive impact in the lives of all those affected by diabetes. And it's a great ride!
Chances are, you also know someone who has been affected by diabetes and you already know how important it is to stop this disease. My goal is to raise $200.00. Will you join me by making a donation?
By supporting me, you will help the American Diabetes Association provide community-based education programs, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure.
The power we have together far outweighs what I can do alone.
If you would like to make a donation, please message me directly and I will provide you with the information that you need.
Thank you!
DaBruinz
