Cycling to keep type 2 Diabetes at bay

I didn’t know much about diabetes until 2009 when my old man was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I got inspired, and through his love for the family we set up DMRC to educate, inspire and challenge anyone dealing with diabetes in our platform whether directly or indirectly to make informed choices about their health and diabetes in a way which will see them enjoy the fullness of life and prevent diabetes-related complications.

Statistically, there is a 15% chance of developing type two diabetes if your father or mother has diabetes before age 50. This, of course, was just statistics and it did not occur to me I could be at risk; you know the kind of stuff you read and think it happens to other people and not you. At the start of 2019, I took part in a health camp where among several tests and check-ups I underwent few pointed out red flags in particular visceral fat and BMI (Body Mass Index) When you are sliding towards the diabetes edge you would barely know and do you know why? First, it is because you are still ok and feel good, and your friends would see you getting fat? That’s when they “praise” you with some Mheshimiwa titles, chief, Mutongoria, Incoming Governor and all the nice titles which paint a picture of a very successful person but of course, this is the point you should get scared. The devil is a liar.