And here is something that I posted on my Facebook page today explaining my participation in Tour De Cure.
As most of my friends and family know by now I have been fighting diabetes and obesity for a large portion of my life. The good news is that both are well under control.
I have reduced my A1C lab result (a measure of sugar in the blood over time) from a high of 11 to just above 5. This is now in the "normal" range and I no longer take any medication for diabetes.
I have also undergone gastric bypass surgery to aid in my weight loss. Along with the eating changes that the surgery has prompted, I have begun exercising significantly more than ever before in my life. The result is that I have lost 98 lbs since I first started the process to have this surgery.
Exercise has become an important part of my life and my favorite is cycling. As some of you know, I don't ride just a plain ole bike, but have a recumbent trike as well as a 2 wheel recumbent bike. Yesterday on my 2 wheel recumbent I accomplished a personal best of 57.55 miles in 1 day (even if I did split it into 2 seperate rides).
In order to raise funds for continued diabetes research and to raise awareness of this hideous disease, I have committed to riding in the upcoming Tour De Cure on July 28th at Texas Motor Speedway. I will attempt to ride the 100 kilometer course at the Tour De Cure and have full faith that my renewed health will allow me to easily accomplish this goal.
I also committed to another goal and that is in addition to my entry fee for the tour, to raise a minimum of $150 to aid in diabetes research. I am currently at $90 and would like to ask each of you to consider sponsoring me on this journey with a few dollars. Any donation large or small will be appreciated.
Thank you.
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