Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

woldsway

Well-Known Member
Messages
45
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
This thread will hopefully let us to get to know one another better and allow us to see which users we might share similarities with. I've listed a set of questions below that you can answer to tell us more about yourself. By no means do you have to answer all of them, and if you feel like adding further information, feel free.

- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name? Pat
- How old are you? 64
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? Uk
- Which city/area do you live in? East Yorkshire
- Are you religious?
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Outgoing. Emotional. Weak willed (heck thats 2)
- Do you have any pets? One dog
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? God no
- Do you get angry easily? Sometimes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Country
- What is your favourite flag? no preference
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited? USA. Spain. Italy. Turkey. Caribbean
- Favourite city? York
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
corrie
holby city
casualty
POG for the love of dogs
supervet

- List your five favourite films.
pirates of the Caribbean
lion king
ice age
rat race
cool runnings
- Are you wealthy? I wish!
- Do you work? If so, as what?
yes, office clerk
- List the subjects you study/have studied. 0
- What do you like most about yourself? Sense of humour
- What do you like least about yourself? Very weak willed

Have fun!
 
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Linda6890

Newbie
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3
Type of diabetes
Prediabetes
Hi, my name is Linda. That's a lot of questions to ask...

age 68, single by choice, traveller, camper, RVer - I think you call them by a different name. Canadian. Attending university for the joy of learning. Working on my 3rd year.

I am hoping someone can answer my question.

Details first: I am pre-diabetic, which so far I've managed to not actually be called diabetic by my doctor - don't use sugar or eat sugary stuff before tests. I know that I don't use sugars well just by my reactions to them. So I am careful.

My question relates to the problem I have with gluten: I am not celiac but just sensitive to gluten. Now I have "heard" this is predominantly a North American problem because of the hybrid wheat we grow here.

Does anyone know if I will have a problem eating breads in Amsterdam? I will be travelling there mid month and this is a concern. Eating gluten causes me some problems to put it mildly.

If anyone out there has an answer or a lead to an answer, I would be forever grateful.

Linda
 

adicppm

Newbie
Messages
1
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
This thread will hopefully let us to get to know one another better and allow us to see which users we might share similarities with. I've listed a set of questions below that you can answer to tell us more about yourself. By no means do you have to answer all of them, and if you feel like adding further information, feel free.

- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name? Aditya Kumar, u can call me Adi in short
- How old are you? 34
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? India
- Which city/area do you live in? In State of Gujarat
- Are you religious? Yes
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Introvert about my own problems, Stressful, foodie
- Do you have any pets? no
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Cricket
- Do you get angry easily? No
- 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? Bollywood Music
- What is your favourite flag?
- Ever gone camping?No
- Ever been in love?Yes
- Ever used fake tan?no
- Which countries have you visited? Thailand, China
- Favourite city?Delhi
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
- List your five favourite films: Bahubali, Don
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what?
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Technical and Management
- What do you like most about yourself? My face
- What do you like least about yourself? my Hair

Have fun!
 

Vicky_Salmon

Member
Messages
7
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
This thread will hopefully let us to get to know one another better and allow us to see which users we might share similarities with. I've listed a set of questions below that you can answer to tell us more about yourself. By no means do you have to answer all of them, and if you feel like adding further information, feel free.

- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name? Vicku
- How old are you? 50
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? England
- Which city/area do you live in? Italy
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Trusting, friendly, assertive
- Do you have any pets? A dog
- Microsoft or Apple? Neither
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Tennis
- Do you get angry easily? no
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Yes, tattoos: shoulder and groin, piercings: ears
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. U2 Cold play red hot chillie peppers
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
- What is your favourite flag?
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited?
- Favourite city? Berlin
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
- List your five favourite films.
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what?
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
- What do you like most about yourself?
- What do you like least about yourself?

Have fun!
 

Freema

Expert
Messages
7,346
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Hi, my name is Linda. That's a lot of questions to ask...

age 68, single by choice, traveller, camper, RVer - I think you call them by a different name. Canadian. Attending university for the joy of learning. Working on my 3rd year.

I am hoping someone can answer my question.

Details first: I am pre-diabetic, which so far I've managed to not actually be called diabetic by my doctor - don't use sugar or eat sugary stuff before tests. I know that I don't use sugars well just by my reactions to them. So I am careful.

My question relates to the problem I have with gluten: I am not celiac but just sensitive to gluten. Now I have "heard" this is predominantly a North American problem because of the hybrid wheat we grow here.

Does anyone know if I will have a problem eating breads in Amsterdam? I will be travelling there mid month and this is a concern. Eating gluten causes me some problems to put it mildly.

If anyone out there has an answer or a lead to an answer, I would be forever grateful.

Linda


I am sure you can buy all you need in Holland, it is a top modern country with lots of fancy hipsters
 
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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Other
Dislikes
Rudeness, liars,
Hi,
My name is Kathy. I was just diagnosed today. I have been feeling pretty sick lately and went to the ER. The Dr did a CT scan which showed a lovely little growth on my were adrenal gland. He called it a cancer. Gave me pain meds and antibiotics for broncitis\ pneumonia and sent me home confused and scared. I went to my Dr. Who told me it was benign, but looks like it is causing Cushions dieses. One of the symptoms of Cushing's is diabetes. So he tested and guess what? Yup, I have diabetes. I am so scared, confused and stressed. I am missing work, afraid if I can't get this under control my kids(5 kids)won't have a mom, my grand babies( I have 2 Grandsons) will grow up with out a Grandma. So now, I sit here not able to sleep and want to tell someone. To have someone to talk to. But also don't want to say anything and have everyone worried..
 

leslie10152

Well-Known Member
Messages
1,110
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
Dislikes
Ignorance
Hi I am Gina
Before I started treatment for diabetes I was borderline for diabetes now I am on medication my blood sugar levels have gone really high is this normal
I never got that chance. I went seriously into the illness and have been on insulin now for 11 years. If you are not on insulin then I prey you stay off it indefinitely. Look after yourself and enjoy this life. Don't be afraid, if you have doubts then get on top of them. Your life - your rules!
 

leslie10152

Well-Known Member
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1,110
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
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Ignorance
Hi,
My name is Kathy. I was just diagnosed today. I have been feeling pretty sick lately and went to the ER. The Dr did a CT scan which showed a lovely little growth on my were adrenal gland. He called it a cancer. Gave me pain meds and antibiotics for broncitis\ pneumonia and sent me home confused and scared. I went to my Dr. Who told me it was benign, but looks like it is causing Cushions dieses. One of the symptoms of Cushing's is diabetes. So he tested and guess what? Yup, I have diabetes. I am so scared, confused and stressed. I am missing work, afraid if I can't get this under control my kids(5 kids)won't have a mom, my grand babies( I have 2 Grandsons) will grow up with out a Grandma. So now, I sit here not able to sleep and want to tell someone. To have someone to talk to. But also don't want to say anything and have everyone worried..
Don't do it alone, get a support team and WIN! We are here to help.
 
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nomoredonuts

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1,848
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Dislikes
Current American Presidents.
Hi Alyssa, what an admiral aspiration! You'll never be short of work, that's for sure!
 
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nomoredonuts

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1,848
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Dislikes
Current American Presidents.
Welcome to the forum @islandburt ! You seem to have life just hwere you want it! I'm looking forward to your next posts. All the very best. NMD.
 

Allessandra

Member
Messages
13
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
What is your name?
My name is Allessandra
- How old are you?
52
- Are you male or female?
Female
- Which country are you from?
New Zealand
- Which city/area do you live in?
Bay of Plenty
- Are you religious?
No
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Kind - Bolshy - Friendly
- Do you have any pets?
One cat who goes by the name of Jim Jam
- Microsoft or Apple?
Apple
- Do you get angry easily?
No
- Ever gone camping?
Yes
- Ever been in love?
Yes
- Ever used fake tan?
Yes
- Which countries have you visited?
Many
- Favourite city?
Paris
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
The Wire | Boardwalk Empire | Breaking Bad | Deadwood
- List your five favourite films.
City of God
- Are you wealthy?
No
- Do you work? If so, as what?
I own a home staging business
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Real estate | Writing
- What do you like most about yourself?
The ability to be empathise
- What do you like least about yourself?
My body image
 
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Magaroo

Newbie
Messages
3
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
This thread will hopefully let us to get to know one another better and allow us to see which users we might share similarities with. I've listed a set of questions below that you can answer to tell us more about yourself. By no means do you have to answer all of them, and if you feel like adding further information, feel free.

- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name?
- How old are you?
- Are you male or female?
- Which country are you from?
- Which city/area do you live in?
- Are you religious?
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
- Do you have any pets?
- Microsoft or Apple?
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
- Do you get angry easily?
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
- What is your favourite flag?
- Ever gone camping?
- Ever been in love?
- Ever used fake tan?
- Which countries have you visited?
- Favourite city?
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
- List your five favourite films.
- Are you wealthy?
- Do you work? If so, as what?
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
- What do you like most about yourself?
- What do you like least about yourself?

here goes!

- What is your name?
MaggieAnne
- How old are you?
Sixtyish
- Are you male or female?
Female
- Which country are you from?
Scotland
- Which city/area do you live in?
East Lothian
- Are you religious?
No
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Quirky funny bright
- Do you have any pets?
No
- Microsoft or Apple?
Both
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Spectator
- Do you get angry easily?
No
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
No
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Crowded House, Killers, Counting Crows
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Rock
- What is your favourite flag?
Saltire
- Ever gone camping?
Yes
- Ever been in love?
Yes
- Ever used fake tan?
No
- Which countries have you visited?
Many
- Favourite city?
Edinburgh
- Are you wealthy?
No
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Retired
- What do you like most about yourself?
Sense of humour
- What do you like least about yourself?
Argumentative
 

kitsunerin

Well-Known Member
Messages
83
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
What is your name?
Matthew

-How old are you?
31

Are you male or female?
Transman

Which country are you from?
Wales, United Kingdom, now in England

Which city/area do you live in?
Leicestershire

Are you religious?
I am a Druid and Shintoist

Pick three words to describe your personality.
Anxious - Optimistic - Ambitious

Do you have any pets?
One cat, one royal python, one Western hognose, one corn snake, three leopard geckos and five rats!

Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft

Do you get angry easily?
At myself

Ever gone camping?
No, but I would love to

Ever been in love?
Yes - I am engaged to my wonderful boyfriend :)

Ever used fake tan?
Yes

Which countries have you visited?
US (California, Nevada, Texas, Arizona), France, Tunisia, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Tenerife, Austria, Netherlands, Germany

Favourite city?
Kyoto, Japan

List your five favourite TV programmes.

Bones | Ghost Adventures | Orange is the New Black | Voltron Legendary Defender

List your five favourite films.
Zootopia, The Lion King, Princess Mononoke, Donnie Darko, How to Train Your Dragon

Are you wealthy?
I wish!

Do you work? If so, as what?
Professional freelance artist

List the subjects you study/have studied.
Animation, Animal sciences, Business studies, Astrology, Norwegian, Esperanto

What do you like most about yourself?
My imagination

What do you like least about yourself?
Too many things to list
 

tutonka_tank

Member
Messages
5
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Hi - recently diagnosed type 2. Been on metformin for a month. Just had first visit with surgerys practice nurse who is apparantly a diabetic expert. I found it odd that she didnt seem to be too bothered about my daily double vision episodes, lost sensation in two toes on my left foot, chronic night sweats and chronic muscle fatigue. She has just upped my metformin to 850 twice a day. She also advised against testing my blood sugar levels on a regular basis and said that I should only rely on their blood test every 3 months. Is this normal? No advice on diet or anything. So glad I found this place to ask questions and get answers, rather than a shrug of the shoulders. She did give me a card with details of a local group I can attend - like AA or some kind of addiction council clinic. I just want to know whether I should go somewhere else and pay to be tested privately etc and to see if there is any lasting damage being done to my nerves or eyesight. I would rather have sight and mobility than blind, imobile and a succesful lawsuit against the practice.