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NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only. 

In Canada, there were 3.3 million people living with diabetes in 2014. Chances are, you know someone living with the disease. I do.

Following my previous post, Making the Right Decisions when they Matter Most, I’m happy to continue the conversation about diabetes, and share the stories of those who are living with the disease – and thriving. Because even though there is no cure – only ways to manage symptoms and prevent complications – more and more Canadians diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes have achieved extraordinary professional milestones.

Did You Know:

– An estimated one in three people will be affected by diabetes by 2020.
– A recent survey found that despite the high prevalence of diabetes in Canada, there are many misconceptions around the disease and how to properly manage it.
– 82% of Canadians agree that having diabetes has some limit on what you can do with your life.
– Almost half of Canadians (47%) don’t think that diabetes is a difficult disease to manage. 

Contour-NEXT-high-resThe disease can be managed, of course, but when it comes to testing blood glucose, accuracy is paramount. Diabetics depend on a meter to help make important decisions in their blood glucose management. Industry standards have an acceptable error range of ±15% to lab results. But Bayer’s CONTOUR NEXT meter gives an even more accurate reading with ±10% to lab results. And accurate readings can help make the right decisions when they matter most.

Remember: share this coupon to receive a FREE Bayer CONTOUR NEXT meter with the purchase of CONTOUR NEXT Test Strips. Professional athletes like Max Domi trust Bayer’s CONTOUR NEXT meter for an easy testing experience, more tracking knowledge with 7-, 14-, 30- and 90-day averages of blood glucose levels, and simple, plain language messages with no codes or abbreviations.

Then, visit www.poweredbyaccuracy.ca. Every time you share one of the ambassador videos, Bayer will donate $1 towards Diabetes Research and Advocacy. Plus, you’ll have the chance to enter to win Powered By Accuracy prizes.

Need further inspiration? Think Tom Hanks and Halle Berry – both Academy Award winners. Larry King… Salma Hayek… Nick Jonas… Drew Carey. All celebrities who live with diabetes and have triumphed over the disease. Today, with options for an easier testing experience, and more accurate results, you may have diabetes, but diabetes does not have you.

Courtesy of my friends at Bayer, I’ve got a Powered by Accuracy Prize Bundle to give away. Valued at $150 it includes an official Team Canada hat and puck signed by Max Domi. To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck!

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  2. Michelle Larkam

    Thanks for helping spread awareness for Canadians Living with Diabetes. My best tip for staying healthy is be aware of what your putting in your body! Happy Monday!

  7. margo b

    enjoy life, you only live once, do that things that make you happy and don’t sweat the little things!!!!

  9. Theresa Black

    Do activities that keep you active with the family. Make healthy snacks on Sunday for the week for quick grabs.

  11. Phyl

    Eat well, exercise lots, keep hydrated but most of all maintain healthy relationships with your family and friends

  18. Lynda Cook

    I have type 2 and I keep mine at the right levels by eating properly, drinking water and exercise!! plus weight watchers helps me too!!

  19. Heather Howard

    Eating vlean, getting enough water, taking a multi vitamin and 30 minutes of exercise a day are the most important things to do to stay healthy! Thank you for the opportunity!

  22. Jonnie

    My best tip is to get the whole family on board. It’s easier to stay motivated when everyone is on the same page.

  37. Carey Hurst

    Everything in moderation.
    Though having a grateful heart and being thankful for health is actually an amazing positive practice that keeps me healthy, young , and vibrant. That is my best tip.

  41. Dianne G

    My best tip to stay your healthiest is to read labels on food you are eating. That healthy yogurt or granola you are eating may not be as healthy as you think. Many are high in fat and sugar.

  43. Bo Simms

    My best tip to stay at my healthiest is to eat healthy, have healthy thought and do healthy things!!
    To watch what I eat – no GMO, read labels, cut out sugar, no processed food, buy organic. To watch my thoughts, to try to keep my mind focused and on positive things no matter what I am going through and to do healthy things, to exercise daily and find time to meditate. Thanks.

  44. Ally G.

    My best tip for staying at my healthiest is to eliminate stress, to have good night’s sleep, to do yoga and meditation regularly, to work out at least 3 days a week and to eat organic food as much as possible. It really helps me to feel good.

  53. Wendy Hutton

    drinking lot of fluids, staying away from negative thoughts and people, enjoy life, eat your fruits and veggies

  60. michelle tremblett

    Moderation. I don’t like to totally eliminate any of my favorite cheat foods, I try to exercise and stay active but still enjoy my snacks now and then :)