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Beating Type 2 diabetes with cycling

Published July 23, 2014 by Andrew Culture Leave a Comment

Last Updated on September 23, 2023

A few years ago writer Simon Elson was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and quite naturally this came as a bit of a shock. So what did Simon do next? Did he sit with his head in his hands and despair at the diagnosis? No he did not, he got on his bike.

Simon has now published a book detailing how cycling has helped him manage his diabetes, and we think it’s book well worth reading whether you’re new to this disease or if you’ve developed your own methodology for positive living after diagnosis. Here’s a few words from Simon introducing his new book:

A few years ago as an overweight 40 year old with Type 2 Diabetes I decided to take charge of my health by eating healthily and cycling. I started by commuting to work, I now cycle wherever I need to go. Here’s my story that includes helpful advice (whether diabetic or not) on sugary foods and healthy eating. It’s a concise book written in a light hearted manner.

Buy ‘Sugar Beat: How I controlled T2 Diabetes through cycling’ at Amazon.co.uk

Buy ‘Sugar Beat: How I controlled T2 Diabetes through cycling’ at Amazon.com

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