If you're a diabetic then you'll know it's all about the numbers. It's a constant challenge keeping on top of you're blood glucose levels with 5.5 being the magic number. Latest stats show that there are over 70,000 people in N Ireland living with diabetes and that number is rising all too quickly.
Strive For 5 is a group of cyclists from Square Wheels CC (facebook.com/SQ.Wheels) who just happen to be diabetics. We want to help Diabetes UK spread the message that there's life after diagnosis and it's a condition you can control with the right diet and exercise. We’re embarking on our coast to coast cycle to raise awareness of Diabetes and show that cycling is a brilliant way to keep fit and more importantly to keep on top of those numbers - strive for 5.
On Sat 27th Sept we leave Ballyshannon on the Atlantic coast and cycle 200 km to the Titanic Centre, Belfast on the Irish Sea. We want other diabetic cyclists to join us and show that diabetes isn’t a barrier to a full, active life. It won't be easy, it will be a tough challenge but we face those everyday.
Why not join us and help raise awareness and some money along the way. Let's strive for 5's.
