On 21 December 2004 I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. On 22 December I began a walk-to-run program to take control of my life. In February 2005 I joined Team Diabetes to raise funds and awareness of diabetes by completing the Honolulu Marathon on 11 December 2005. By July 2006 my diabetologist advised me that I no longer needed to take my metformin, that diet and exercise were sufficient to control my condition.

Meanwhile, I have been doing what I can to help educate others and to assist others in making the necessary lifestyle changes to maintain good health. I have participated as a group run leader in all four of the Cornwall Multisport Club Learn to Run clinics. I am a member of the Canadian Diabetes Association and assist where I can with their programs. I am considering running the Ottawa Half-Marathon in May 2010 with Team Diabetes to help celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Team.