Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

silverbirch

Well-Known Member
Messages
90
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name? silverbirch
- How old are you? as old as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth (my dad's fave saying).
- Are you male or female? female
- Which country are you from? England
- Which city/area do you live in? up norff
- Are you religious? probably
- Pick three words to describe your personality. jovial, cheeky, happy
- Do you have any pets? only my husband
- Microsoft or Apple? both
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? all armchair sports
- Do you get angry easily? not usually
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? no
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? I like all music genres
- What is your favourite flag?
- Ever gone camping? yes
- Ever been in love? yes
- Ever used fake tan? yes
- Which countries have you visited? Agadir, Tenerife
- Favourite city? London
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
- List your five favourite films. Beaches
- Are you wealthy? I wish
- Do you work? If so, as what? no
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
- What do you like most about yourself? all of me
- What do you like least about yourself? having diabetes

Have fun!
 

Natalie1974

Well-Known Member
Messages
871
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name? Natalie
- How old are you? 40
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? UK
- Which city/area do you live in? West Kent
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Balanced...loyal...fun
- Do you have any pets? A Lurcher named Murphy...can't imagine life without him
- Microsoft or Apple? Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? None
- Do you get angry easily? Not really...I'm quite a fair person...prefer to reason with people and nip issues in the bud early before they get out of control
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Only pierced ears...force the holes open once or twice a year for weddings and special occasions
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Thea Gilmore
Caro Emerald
Queen
Bob Marley
Anything Country (but don't tell anyone )
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? See above
- What is your favourite flag? Never given it much thought...Union Jack?
- Ever gone camping? Used to do a lot of camping when my daughter was younger...but very rarely these days except for the odd music festival
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No way...orange is not my colour
- Which countries have you visited? France...Germany...Spain...Switzerland...Bulgaria...Turkey...US
- Favourite city? London...although New York is close second
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Call the midwife
Eastenders
Corrie
Goggle box
QI
- List your five favourite films.
Bridges of Maddison County
Saving private Ryan
Bridesmaids
Stepmom
Harry Potter
- Are you wealthy? I wish
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Accounts...enough said
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Accountancy...Psychology... counseling
- What do you like most about yourself? I've reached a point in my life where I like most things about myself...I'm happy with the person I am
- What do you like least about yourself? I can be a right lazy so and so
 

jasonvoorhees

Newbie
Messages
2
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi All,
My Name is Jason Voorhees I have been a Type 1 diabetic for 6years now, I inject Insulin twice a day and I'm currently on 50 units per injection. I am still struggling to come to terms with it... and my BM's have been 20+ the last few weeks.... however the last couple of days ive been doing well... with a 13.2 and 8.0 to day.... basicly needing to buck my ideas up... hopefully by joining here I will get useful hints and tips from you all.
 

Natalie1974

Well-Known Member
Messages
871
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi All,
My Name is Jason Voorhees I have been a Type 1 diabetic for 6years now, I inject Insulin twice a day and I'm currently on 50 units per injection. I am still struggling to come to terms with it... and my BM's have been 20+ the last few weeks.... however the last couple of days ive been doing well... with a 13.2 and 8.0 to day.... basicly needing to buck my ideas up... hopefully by joining here I will get useful hints and tips from you all.

Hi Jason. Nice to meet you. Glad you've found your way here...there is a wealth of information on this site and some really great people who will happily offer up advice and support.

I've been on this site a few months now, I was in a similar place to you when I joined but since being here I've received some great advice and by following LCHF which I discovered here...have managed to get my diabetes back under control...have a good look around...ask any questions you like...there is always someone who will have the answer.

Wish you all the best
 

giddy_kipper

Member
Messages
9
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
Name: Becky
Age:49
Gender: Female
Country of origin : England
Region: Lancashire, now in Somerset
Religion: Methodist
Pets:2 dogs, can't be without dogs
Microsoft or apple: MS
Sports: None
Do you get angry easily: I can't stand injustice or bad manners
Tattoo's/Piercings: Ears (pierced, not tattooed ;-)
Musicians / Bands: Most anything but mostly Passenger
Favourite music genre: Eclectic - don't try to pigeon-hole me!
Favourite flag: Union Jack
Camping : In times gone by before I needed my comforts
Ever been in love: Yes
Countries visited: Norway, Holland, Germany, Spain, Australia, but love the UK.
Favourite city: I prefer the country
Favourite tv programmes: Corrie, thrillers, documentaries, stand-up
Favourite Films: Thrillers, horrors, comedy
Wealth: No (see next question)
Do you work : Teacher
Education : Love it with a passion
Like most about myself: Loyalty
Like least about myself : My health
 
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PatsyB

Well-Known Member
Messages
2,956
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
Dislikes
Diabetes
Welcome to the forum I am sure you will enjoy every visit as I know i have and still do ...waves :);)
 

stevo9257

Newbie
Messages
3
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Dislikes
Manchester United, LMAO
- What is your name?
Steve
- How old are you?
41
- Are you male or female?
Male
- Which country are you from?
England
- Which city/area do you live in?
West Yorkshire
- Are you religious?
No
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Friendly, Loyal, erm i'll think of another, don't usually think about myself,LOL
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Like: Rugby (Both Codes) Football and most other sports.
Do: Cycling

- Do you get angry easily?
Sometimes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
No
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Talking Heads, Queen, Barry White, Lindsey Stirling, Micheal Jackson
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Not sure lol,with the above collection, If i like something it doesn't matter what genre it is
- What is your favourite flag?
Jolly Roger
- Ever gone camping?
Yes
- Ever been in love?
I love my bicycle if that counts.........oh and the wife
- Ever used fake tan?
No
- Which countries have you visited?
Scotland, Wales, France, Spain
- Favourite city?
Paris....so far
- List your favourite TV programmes.
Game of Thrones
Fast & Loud
Man vs Food

Anything cycling
and that's about it
- List your five favourite films.
Blues Brothers
Airplane
Star Wars
Shawshank Redemption
Green Mile

- Are you wealthy?
I wish!
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Unfortunately yes, Assistant Production Manager for a company manufacturing kitchen units
- What do you like most about yourself?
Sense of humour,
- What do you like least about yourself?
My Belly
 
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stevo9257

Newbie
Messages
3
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Dislikes
Manchester United, LMAO
Hi All,
My Name is Jason Voorhees I have been a Type 1 diabetic for 6years now, I inject Insulin twice a day and I'm currently on 50 units per injection. I am still struggling to come to terms with it... and my BM's have been 20+ the last few weeks.... however the last couple of days ive been doing well... with a 13.2 and 8.0 to day.... basicly needing to buck my ideas up... hopefully by joining here I will get useful hints and tips from you all.

Hi Jason,
I am also here to book my ideas up LOL
I used to tell people i am a NONE PRACTICING DIABETIC and just carry on as normal
But It's about time i sorted myself out
 
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Glorietta

Newbie
Messages
2
Hi everyone,
I am 45 years old, female, married with 2 children, working full time in NHS.
I was diagnosed with Type 2 DM, 5 years ago with fasting BG 11.5. I was started on Metformin SR 1gram once a day and Simvastatin, after 2 years later my meds was increased to 2grams once a day and statin changed to Atorvastatin (stronger apparently). I knew that my results were going up so I started to eat low GI carb, but i still eat bread (i love bread) i always make cinnamon roll. I had the shock of my life this month as my HbA1c went up from 42 to 73. I told myself, hang on a minute this is not right, i need to do someting, i don't want to have all the complications of diabetes. First thing I did, i looked for help online and joined Diabetes UK. I find all the forum very helpful, (i read almost all of them). I downloaded the recipes and i ordered a glucometer to do self-monitoring. I even ordered coconut flour and almond flour, just in case i crave for bread. So far, for 3 days now i did not have carb (no rice, no bread, no potatoes, no pasta). I will try my best to carry on this diet (God give me strength) My glucometer will be arriving in 2-3 days and my next blood test is in August....wish me luck.....'till then. Thanks everyone.
 
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PuterMan

Member
Messages
9
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Diet only
- Include a photo here if you wish to.
I tried but now the lens is cracked
- What is your name?
David
- How old are you?
Too old - actually 67 but feel 47
- Are you male or female?
Male
- Which country are you from?
From UK but living in Ireland
- Which city/area do you live in?
The middle of nowhere on the West Coast
- Are you religious?
Nope
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Most would say pompous, arrogant and uncaring but I like to think of myself as concerned, caring and well other things that are not bad. I have calmed down a lot from my youth!
- Do you have any pets?
Used to have 2 dogs but they died within a month orf each other.
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft - I find fruit difficult to connect to the Internet. The juice shorts the ethernet cable.
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Preferably none
- Do you get angry easily?
Used to. Very easily.
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Nope
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Meatloaf, Queen, Eva Cassidy, Dire Straits, Def Leppard
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Folk in various flavours
- What is your favourite flag?
Not sure what you mean here. The most emotive is the Welsh flag - that of my ancestry.
- Ever gone camping?
Yup, many times
- Ever been in love?
Yes I think so
- Ever used fake tan?
No
- Which countries have you visited?
Lived in England, Scotland and Ireland (Republic). Visited France, Spain, Germany, Israel, Jordan, Malta, Majorca
- Favourite city?
None. I hate all of them.
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Game Of Thrones, Star Trek (Cheating - All versions), Raised By Wolves, Ballykissangel, X Factor
- List your five favourite films.
Erin Brokovitch, Ghost, All the Star Trek movies (cheating again), Pretty Woman, Charlie St Cloud
- Are you wealthy?
As a church mouse
- Do you work? If so, as what?
No - retired but was and still am a computer programmer.
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
- What do you like most about yourself?
I try not to like myself.
- What do you like least about yourself?
My weight.
 

PuterMan

Member
Messages
9
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Diet only
So far, for 3 days now i did not have carb (no rice, no bread, no potatoes, no pasta). I will try my best to carry on this diet (God give me strenght).
I am sure He will. What you are cutting out in my experience are the best items to lose from the diet. I used to be hungry all the time but once I dropped those the huger went as well - or at least the extreme hunger. Keep up the good work!
 

PuterMan

Member
Messages
9
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Diet only
My husband had diabetes and through bad management (his own & medics) developed major complications inc neuropahty,amputation of toes and other leg below knee, retinopathy , kidney problems etc etc. Went to meet his maker 6yrs ago.

You'd think I would have heeded the warnings, but ............. any way here I am having just found this forum.

I'm wanting to follow the Newcastle diet or similar but having trouble persuading the medics who put me straight on to metformin even though I was only just over the cut off point when first diagnosed. Also they are pushing me VERY hard to take statins, but I'm refusing. (Cholesterol 5.6 but bad ratio of "good/bad").

I'm a creative person, love painting, crafts, singing etc. None of which are particularly physical, so I'm trying to up my exercise.
First I am sorry for your loss.

Your cholesterol sounds about the same as mine and I would resist statins if offered. There are, in my humble opinion, better ways of getting it sorted. Stick to your guns gal! May I suggest, if you have not already done so, losing bread and spuds from the diet? I am not a fan of low calorie diets on the whole.

I sing in a male voice choir. I would say that singing can indeed be classed as physical. I sometimes feel quite exhausted after we have had a hard two hour practice session. Don't discount it.
 

montrealer07

Member
Messages
16
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Jacques Gauthier from Montreal on Facebook.............all your answers are their...........

I`m the one holding the pint of Guinness
 

Hantiekotze

Newbie
Messages
1
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Dislikes
Gym and running
- Hello, I am Hantie
- 44 years of age
- Female
- South Africa?
- Bloemfontein, Free State?
-I am a Christian
- Bubly, Spontaneous and friendly.
- We have two beautifull Dutchunds?
- Microsoft
- I enjoy walking
 
Messages
1
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Dislikes
religion
- Include a photo here if you wish to.

- What is your name?
Clive Robinson
- How old are you?
48
- Are you male or female?
Male
- Which country are you from?
England
- Which city/area do you live in?
Lakenheath
- Are you religious?
NO!
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Friendly, Honest, Helpful
- Do you have any pets?
3 Gerbils
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft but prefer andriod
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Not allowed due to Marfans and Loeys-Dietz syndromes
- Do you get angry easily?
Sometimes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
No Don't like or understand tattos
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Jean Michele Jarre, Home Front, Mike Oldfield, Meat Loaf, Nightwish

- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Classics, Rock,
- What is your favourite flag?
English
- Ever gone camping?
Yes
- Ever been in love?
Yes
- Ever used fake tan?
No
- Which countries have you visited?
Irelenad, wales, Scotland, Germany
- Favourite city?
London
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Critical, Rizzoli and Isles, Castle, Madam Secretary, WEST WING, Bluestone 42, NCIS, The Last Leg, Mrs Brown's Boys,Graham Norton
- List your five favourite films.
The Hunt For Red October, Zulu, Terminator, Rambo, Love Actually
- Are you wealthy?
I Wish
- Do you work? If so, as what?
No - unable
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Electronics and O levels
- What do you like most about yourself?
Humour
- What do you like least about yourself?
Weight and wealth. Single
 

Mrs Badger

Member
Messages
17
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name?
Michelle
- How old are you?

46
- Are you male or female?
Female

- Which country are you from?
Scotland

- Which city/area do you live in?
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

- Are you religious?
No

- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Generous, Helpful and Humorous

- Do you have any pets?
No

- Microsoft or Apple?
Both

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
None

- Do you get angry easily?
Yes

- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Yes 3 - one on my left shoulder (hearts & flowers), one on my lower back (Chinese year of the Monkey) and one on my wrist (breast cancer ribbon butterfly)

- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Pat Metheny
Michael Buble
Anita Baker
Scritti Politi
Spandau Ballet

- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Big Band

- What is your favourite flag?
The Saltire (Scotland)
- Ever gone camping?
Yes, hated it

- Ever been in love?
Yes

- Ever used fake tan?
Once, never again

- Which countries have you visited?
Barbados, Italy, France and Cypress

- Favourite city?
London

- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Big Bang Theory
Eastenders
Hollyoaks
24 hours in A&E
Family Guy

- List your five favourite films.
Braveheart
Get Carter
The Green Mile
The Shawshank Redemption
Somewhere in Time

- Are you wealthy?
Definitely Not

- Do you work? If so, as what?
Not at the moment

- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Human Resources Management and Accounting

- What do you like most about yourself?
My sense of humour

- What do you like least about yourself?
My weight and my sleeping pattern
 

PatsyB

Well-Known Member
Messages
2,956
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
Dislikes
Diabetes
Hello to all who have joined the forum and welcome :)
 

TyTy

Well-Known Member
Messages
414
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Dislikes
Not much
- What is your name?
Ty

- How old are you?
45
- Are you male or female?
male

- Which country are you from?
UK

- Which city/area do you live in?
Notts
-
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
easy going

- Do you have any pets?
no

- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?

football
- Do you get angry easily?
so so

- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
No

- Ever gone camping?
yes
- Ever been in love?
yes

- Ever used fake tan?
no never
- Which countries have you visited?
most of the world, too many to name

- Favourite city?
Prague?stockholme


List your five favourite films.
Lord of the ring trilogy
 

dunelm

Master
Messages
11,309
Type of diabetes
Type 2 (in remission!)
Treatment type
Diet only
- How old are you? ... 62
- Are you male or female? ..Male
- Which country are you from? ... UK
- Which city/area do you live in? ... North Yorkshire
- Are you religious?... No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. ... You did what?
- Do you have any pets? ... No
- Microsoft or Apple? ... Microsoft.
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? ... Rugby but only as a spectator nowadays
- Do you get angry easily? ... Hope not
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? No
- What is your favourite flag? ... Flags are dangerous
- Ever gone camping? ... Yes
- Ever been in love? ... Yes and still am
- Ever used fake tan? ... Not that I know of
- Which countries have you visited? .. France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Croatia, Slavinia, Bosnia, Norway, Denmark, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Sierra Leone, USA, Isle of Man, Eire, Pimlico...
- Favourite city? Verona
- List your five favourite TV programmes. ... oh dear.
- List your five favourite films. jean de florette, The World's Fastest Indian, there are probably some more out there.
- Are you wealthy? ... , Yes, I have children and grand children.
- Do you work? If so, as what? ... Yes, bon vivante and raconteur
- List the subjects you study/have studied. ...Electronic Engineering, Pyschology
- What do you like most about yourself? ... My amazing skills on a motorcycle
- What do you like least about yourself? ... I wish I did not fall off my motorcycle as much as I do
 
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bbnicola

Newbie
Messages
1
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Hope you enjoy reading this. I was diagnosed with T2 beginning of this year and still trying to get used to it.


- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name?
Nicola
- How old are you?
45
- Are you male or female?
Female
- Which country are you from?
Uk
- Which city/area do you live in?
St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
- Are you religious?
Yes
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Fun loving, clumsy, helpful
- Do you have any pets?
No
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft
- Do you get angry easily?
Sometimes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Tattoo on shoulder blade
- List your five favourite musicians/bands
Elvis Presley, mainly 60's music
- What is your favourite flag?
The Jersey Flag
- Ever gone camping?
Yes, first time this month
- Ever been in love?
Yes
- Ever used fake tan?
No
- Which countries have you visited?
Not many, not good at travelling
- Are you wealthy?
I wish
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Yes I am a Senior Trust Administrator
- What do you like most about yourself?
My hair
- What do you like least about yourself?
My body