Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

[Diakat]

Hi @ConcernedCarer
Tiredness? Is diabetes Lee’s only condition because other things can cause tiredness?
When his team say doing brilliantly- what actual numbers is he seeing?
What type of diabetes does he have and how is it treated?

 

[ConcernedCarer]

Hi @Diakat
Blood Pressure should be less than 140/80mmHg, Lee's was 130/76mmHg.
Cholesterol should be less than 4mmol/l, Lee's was 3.90 mmol/l (Trigs 7.6 need to be less than 2).
HBa1C should be less than 48mmol/mol, Lee's was 60mmol.
His height is 1.78 meters.
His weight is 105.50 kgs.
BMI is 33.30, should be 20-25.
The Doctor at the Hospital/Diabetes Clinic said he was very happy with these results and doesn't need to see him again for 6 months.
Lee was diagnosed Type2 mid August 2019 and has been taking Metforim 500mg modified release 4 times a day, Dapagliflozin 10mg once a day, Amlodipine 10mg once a day and Atorvastatin 80mg once a day.
Lee was diagnosed with Fibromatosis on both feet for which has Amitripiline 10mg once a day.
Lee's has pre existing mental health conditions schizophrenia and depression which are managed under his psychiatrist.

 

[Diakat]

Thanks @ConcernedCarer
He’s on quite a combination of diabetes drugs and of course depression can add to tiredness. What does he like to eat as blood sugar spikes can make people tired after food.

 

[ConcernedCarer]

@Diakat
Thanks for replying, yes he is on a lot of medication. As for food I have got him eating alot healthier such as plenty of veg, fish, chicken, fruit, he has wraps instead of bread with low fat cheese, he is also drinking plenty of water instead of squash. The Dr said Lee had lost 4kg since mid August, and that we are managing his Diabetes well, Lee's chloresterol was dangerously high at 75 and now it's around 7.8.
The issue Lee has is lack of exercise and that's because of the lumps he has on the arches of both feet which are painful when just resting them. He was in the Army for 5 years and had always been active, out and about with the dogs but he can't do it anymore, which I think is a big part of his depression (lack of motivation to do anything). I forgot to mention he takes Fluoxetine 20mg x 3 daily.

 

[Devil Dancer]

-What is your name?
Karen

1. - How old are you?
   60 this year
2. Are you male or female?
   Female
   - Which country are you from?
   England
   - Which city/area do you live in?
   Hampshire
   - Are you religious?
   No
   - Pick three words to describe your personality.
   Chatterbox, friendly happy
   - Do you have any pets?
   Aged rottie and loopy border collie Yogi Bear and Logan
   - Microsoft or Apple?
   Microsoft
   - Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
   I used to ride horses for work and pleasure, walk dogs hour per day
   - Do you get angry easily?
   No, it is a negative emotion
   - Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
   No, tats, pierce ears
   - List your five favourite musicians/bands.
   I have no favourites
   - What would you say your favourite music genre is?
   Anything goes with me
   - What is your favourite flag?
   No idea
   - Ever gone camping?
   Yes can be fun with right company or hell if not.
   - Ever been in love?
   Yes
   - Ever used fake tan?
   Yes
   - Which countries have you visited?
   Italy, Malta
   - Favourite city?
   Rome
   - List your five favourite TV programmes.
   Do not watch tv
   - List your five favourite films.
   Seen far too many to remember
   - Are you wealthy?
   NO, would be nice though
   - Do you work? If so, as what?
   Not since being ill 18 months ago
   - List the subjects you study/have studied.
   All kinds of things
   - What do you like most about yourself?
   I get on with most people as open minded about who people are.
   - What do you like least about yourself?
   I am happy in my skin and have been for long time
   
   I am a type 2 diabetic diagnosed in summer 2019 not sure of lots of things, like insuin levels etc. early December this year 2019 I had liver transplant, having been in hospital nearly 3 months trying to not die first, out on Monday 23rd December, so freedom in last few days, everything going well apart from extreme blood sugar levels, like middle of night can be 2.6 then midday 28 been as high as 32 3 x now and often 3,4 by 2am - nightly over last 5 nights - tad worrying as poor new liver trying to settle in, otherwise feeling very good, nice to lose the jaundice.
   
   ​

 

[DCUKMod]

-What is your name?
Karen

1. - How old are you?
   60 this year
2. Are you male or female?
   Female
   - Which country are you from?
   England
   - Which city/area do you live in?
   Hampshire
   - Are you religious?
   No
   - Pick three words to describe your personality.
   Chatterbox, friendly happy
   - Do you have any pets?
   Aged rottie and loopy border collie Yogi Bear and Logan
   - Microsoft or Apple?
   Microsoft
   - Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
   I used to ride horses for work and pleasure, walk dogs hour per day
   - Do you get angry easily?
   No, it is a negative emotion
   - Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
   No, tats, pierce ears
   - List your five favourite musicians/bands.
   I have no favourites
   - What would you say your favourite music genre is?
   Anything goes with me
   - What is your favourite flag?
   No idea
   - Ever gone camping?
   Yes can be fun with right company or hell if not.
   - Ever been in love?
   Yes
   - Ever used fake tan?
   Yes
   - Which countries have you visited?
   Italy, Malta
   - Favourite city?
   Rome
   - List your five favourite TV programmes.
   Do not watch tv
   - List your five favourite films.
   Seen far too many to remember
   - Are you wealthy?
   NO, would be nice though
   - Do you work? If so, as what?
   Not since being ill 18 months ago
   - List the subjects you study/have studied.
   All kinds of things
   - What do you like most about yourself?
   I get on with most people as open minded about who people are.
   - What do you like least about yourself?
   I am happy in my skin and have been for long time
   
   I am a type 2 diabetic diagnosed in summer 2019 not sure of lots of things, like insuin levels etc. early December this year 2019 I had liver transplant, having been in hospital nearly 3 months trying to not die first, out on Monday 23rd December, so freedom in last few days, everything going well apart from extreme blood sugar levels, like middle of night can be 2.6 then midday 28 been as high as 32 3 x now and often 3,4 by 2am - nightly over last 5 nights - tad worrying as poor new liver trying to settle in, otherwise feeling very good, nice to lose the jaundice.
   
   ​

Gosh, that's quite a recent medical history!

Hopefully, you'll post o some of the other threads and join in. There are some great folks around.

 

[DJC3]

-What is your name?
Karen

1. - How old are you?
   60 this year
2. Are you male or female?
   Female
   - Which country are you from?
   England
   - Which city/area do you live in?
   Hampshire
   - Are you religious?
   No
   - Pick three words to describe your personality.
   Chatterbox, friendly happy
   - Do you have any pets?
   Aged rottie and loopy border collie Yogi Bear and Logan
   - Microsoft or Apple?
   Microsoft
   - Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
   I used to ride horses for work and pleasure, walk dogs hour per day
   - Do you get angry easily?
   No, it is a negative emotion
   - Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
   No, tats, pierce ears
   - List your five favourite musicians/bands.
   I have no favourites
   - What would you say your favourite music genre is?
   Anything goes with me
   - What is your favourite flag?
   No idea
   - Ever gone camping?
   Yes can be fun with right company or hell if not.
   - Ever been in love?
   Yes
   - Ever used fake tan?
   Yes
   - Which countries have you visited?
   Italy, Malta
   - Favourite city?
   Rome
   - List your five favourite TV programmes.
   Do not watch tv
   - List your five favourite films.
   Seen far too many to remember
   - Are you wealthy?
   NO, would be nice though
   - Do you work? If so, as what?
   Not since being ill 18 months ago
   - List the subjects you study/have studied.
   All kinds of things
   - What do you like most about yourself?
   I get on with most people as open minded about who people are.
   - What do you like least about yourself?
   I am happy in my skin and have been for long time
   
   I am a type 2 diabetic diagnosed in summer 2019 not sure of lots of things, like insuin levels etc. early December this year 2019 I had liver transplant, having been in hospital nearly 3 months trying to not die first, out on Monday 23rd December, so freedom in last few days, everything going well apart from extreme blood sugar levels, like middle of night can be 2.6 then midday 28 been as high as 32 3 x now and often 3,4 by 2am - nightly over last 5 nights - tad worrying as poor new liver trying to settle in, otherwise feeling very good, nice to lose the jaundice.
   
   ​

Wow you’ve really been through the mill this year but well done for still sounding so upbeat. It’s not surprising your bg levels are still all over the place with your new liver settling in. Hope to see you soon on some of the other threads here.

 

[Devil Dancer]

Hi everyone, I did fill in the questions bit but no idea where it went. Not techno savvy....
New to Diabetes since september 2019 getting to grips with it but concerened about extreme blood sugar levels nights are normally 3-4 daytime has been high 20's to 32! have had liver transplant 3 weeks ago so medicine not helping. Hope to learn lots on here. 2020 will be a good year - leading to new health, new career.
Name on here based on the fact God was not ready to take me - close to death 3 times in last year, 6 weeks ago was hanging by thread am told but as usual bounced back - and have been dancing with the devil for last 3 months while I have been most ill and not finished with living yet..

 

[Mike d]

You got the right attitude

 

[Oompa]

Hi all, I'm new here so I thought I'd introduce myself.

What is your name?
Anna

How old are you?
36

Are you male or female?
Female

Which country are you from?
UK

Which city/area do you live in?
London

Are you religious?
Yes

Pick three words to describe your personality.
Sarcastic, shy, and a worrier

Do you have any pets?
Yes, 4 Labradors and a horse

Microsoft or Apple?
Apple

Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
I like American Football but don't play

Do you get angry easily?
Depends on the situation. Sometimes

Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
None

List your five favourite musicians/bands.
John Mayer is my favourite. The others change every so often.

What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Country

What is your favourite flag?
Never really thought about it.

Ever gone camping?
Yes

Which countries have you visited?
America, Austria, France,

Favourite city?
I'm not really a city person. I like the countryside and quiet.

List your five favourite TV programmes.
Criminal Minds, MacGyver, CSI, Blacklist, Peaky Blinders

List your five favourite films.
I don't really watch films, so I have no idea.

Do you work? If so, as what?
I am an assistant manager at a private stables.

List the subjects you study/have studied.
Equine Science

So, that's me. Hi to everyone else

 

[Cortana]

I was diagnosed with T2 12 days ago. And needless to say my brain is digesting this like a roller coaster one day up and feeling I can do this no biggy the next will hit an all time low and spend half the day in floods of tears until I joined here. Has given me hope to face this one day at a time as there is life after Diabetes. And except for Christmas two days I have literally distanced myself from all people around me including the ones I live with. Having all sorts of silent breakdowns and dreading going back to work after new year.

- Include a photo here if you wish to.

- What is your name? Tanya

- How old are you? 53

- Are you male or female? Female

- Which country are you from? UK

- Which city/area do you live in? In Dubai UAE - worst place ever for being diagnosed with Diabetes! A country with 9 million 17.5% of the population diagnosed with Diabetis yet zero support groups or any for of guidance or advice. And can’t travel back to the UK until June. So have to muddle through this. That’s what one gets when there is no NHS and healthcare is one giant money making entity which is what we have here. This group is literally a life line for me at the moment

- Are you religious? No

- Pick three words to describe your personality. Determined, outgoing, understanding

- Do you have any pets? Yes we have three feline furbabies

- Microsoft or Apple? MAC

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Does Monopoly and the SWITCH count - solo sports I run, yoga and weights.

- Do you get angry easily? Up until 12 days ago no - debatable since this diagnosis and dependent on the traffic. Driving skills where I live are from another time frame continuum

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

- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Rammstein, The Stones, Pink Floyd, Tailor Swift, Elvis

- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Anything except boy bands and auto tuned pop music

- What is your favourite flag? The United Federation of Planets

- Ever gone camping? Yes

- Ever been in love? Up teen times

- Ever used fake tan? Yes - did I actually just admit to that living in the land of sun ‍

- Which countries have you visited? 84 and no longer counting until I get the dreadful symptoms of this T2 under control

- Favourite city? London

- List your five favourite TV programmes. Star Trek TOS Star Trek TNG Star Trek DS9 ok anything Star Trek, Dexter, Black Mirror, Family Guy, The Orville

- List your five favourite films. Die Hard, The Good the bad and the ugly, Ghostbusters, Pulp Fiction, Réservoir Dogs

- Are you wealthy? Money wise for where I live absolutely not - but that depends on ones definition. Wealth for me means having people you love and that love you in your life, loving your job and having your health. Yes hmm the latter I took for granted for decades

- Do you work? If so, as what? I am an arts therapist working with children and young adults with special needs

- List the subjects you study/have studied. Education, therapy

- What do you like most about yourself? I accept people for who they are and don’t judge - don’t do gossip

- What do you like least about yourself? That I refuse to accept help from people and like to fight my battles alone with a smile on my face. Taken a few days to even write this here . Will probably take me three more days to hit the send button.

 

[Cortana]

Hi everyone, I did fill in the questions bit but no idea where it went. Not techno savvy....
New to Diabetes since september 2019 getting to grips with it but concerened about extreme blood sugar levels nights are normally 3-4 daytime has been high 20's to 32! have had liver transplant 3 weeks ago so medicine not helping. Hope to learn lots on here. 2020 will be a good year - leading to new health, new career.
Name on here based on the fact God was not ready to take me - close to death 3 times in last year, 6 weeks ago was hanging by thread am told but as usual bounced back - and have been dancing with the devil for last 3 months while I have been most ill and not finished with living yet..

You are my Yoda wow I need to learn to be strong like you

 

[Andy hd]

Prone to love of take away and beer. Weight has been up and down over the years but normal range would be obese. Initially lost nearly two stone but weight creeping back on. My lower legs are deteriorating rapidly with blotches and hives involving constant itching.

 

[Vonodonnell]

Hi everyone my names Yvonne I’m female I’m type 2 diabetic insulin dependent
I’m new to diabetes just over a year ago I struggle on a daily basis to get up and inject myself I get to the point where I don’t want to do the injections anymore as I’m physically and emotionally tired I’m a very sensitive person with a big heart I’m 34 years old
I live in the Scottish highlands in Inverness

 

[Vonodonnell]

Hi everyone my names Yvonne I’m female I’m type 2 diabetic insulin dependent
I’m new to diabetes just over a year ago I struggle on a daily basis to get up and inject myself I get to the point where I don’t want to do the injections anymore as I’m physically and emotionally tired I’m a very sensitive person with a big heart I’m 34 years old
I live in the Scottish highlands in Inverness

 

[Em16]

I was diagnosed with Type 2 this week. Haven't had my first appointment yet so very much in the dark. Thought I'd better get started, seeing as "this may be the start of a beautiful relationship".

- What is your name? Kenny
- How old are you? 62
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? From Northern Ireland, have lived in England for a while.
- Which city/area do you live in? West Yorkshire
- Are you religious? No comment
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Durable, thrawn, consistent
- Do you have any pets? An imaginary Airedale terrier called Toby
- Microsoft or Apple? Neither, but I won't use Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Cricket, rugby, football
- Do you get angry easily? Yes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? No
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Coleman Hawkins, Cowboy Junkies, Johnny Cash, Led Zep, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, Joy Division
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? I wouldn't
- What is your favourite flag? The one under my front doorstep
- Ever gone camping? As a means to an end
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited? Most of Western Europe, Russia, some of North Africa, some of USA
- Favourite city? Belfast
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Noggin the Nog, The Wire, Breaking Bad/ BCS, Edge of Darkness
- List your five favourite films. Casablanca, Apocalypse Now, Godfather 1&2, It's a Wonderful Life, Some Like It Hot
- Are you wealthy? Vulgar question.
- Do you work? If so, as what? Retired. Have a Non-executive Director post.
- List the subjects you study/have studied. All too long ago. Nothing very useful.
- What do you like most about yourself? Unwillingness to compromise
- What do you like least about yourself? Unwillingness to compromise

 

[Em16]

Hi, I'm just trying to find my way around the forum and have used 'post reply' as can't find just 'post'?!! So hello Kenny A and others. I'm also from West Yorkshire. It's nice to get an idea of people on here. One of my overriding traits is that I like shortcuts as I'm often busy: hence not going through each question carefully - but I can tell you my name is Moira, I'm 50, teach part-time, love being active and I'm very slim. I got a bit of a shock to discover I'm prediabetic and I'm very grateful to people on this site sharing information etc. on here as I try to find out/sort out what is going on!

 

[Saintandy1971]

I'll get the ball rolling on this one:

- Include a photo here if you wish to.

(I'm in the middle!)

- What is your name?
Andy Hayward

- How old are you?
48

- Are you male or female?
Male

- Which country are you from?
United Kingdom

- Which city/area do you live in?
WHITCHURCH HAMPSHIRE

- Are you religious?
I wouldn't say so, no

- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Caring Loving Supportive

- Do you have any pets?
Love cats but have not had one for a year now as moved to a flat

- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft and Apple Phone so I can use Dexcom G6

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
I used to play football but to old to play now, used to play squash in a high league when I lived in Australia

- Do you get angry easily?
Presently I do as my father has late stage Dementia and Cancer so have little time and get wound up easy with poor care from Doctors and Nurses

- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Used to have a Belly Ring when I was stoned at a Festival but took it out 4 weeks later!

- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Metallica, Rammstein, Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Radiohead, The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers. Im into a lot of old Metal and Punk

- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Heavy Rock/Metal

- What is your favourite flag?
English Flag of course!

- Ever gone camping?
Yes with my 2 children who love it!

- Ever been in love?
Been married for 5 years then divorced, had my children with another woman but she was horrible and relationship ended after 6 years.....Not sure I=i've ever really been in love to be honest

- Ever used fake tan?
Ew, no

- Which countries have you visited?
France, Greece, Spain, Wales, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Thailand and Australia where I lived for 3 years

- Favourite city?
Bruges in Belgium

- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Father Ted, Silent Witness, any comedy films

- List your five favourite films.
best films are Fight Club and Withnail and I

- Are you wealthy?
My parents are. I'm not.

- Do you work? If so, as what?
No as I have other health issues apart from Type 1 diabetes


- What do you like most about yourself?
I used to be sociable but struggle to mix as I've got older, I know i am caring and a good person

- What do you like least about yourself?
I tend to see the negative side of everything, this is definitely me!

 

[Steve181264]

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?

Have fun!

Good afternoon, my name is Steve , make and recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I’m 55 and live in Manchester.

ive been prescribed Metformin (500g) twice a day and last week that was doubled both in the morning and the evening. However I know it takes time for the increase in medication to kick in, but I have no energy at all, going to the toilet regularly and even a 30 min walk drains me. I’m addressing my eating habits but need any help or advice as possible as I’m finding it really hard to deal with day by day... advice welcome pls

 

[Redcadence]

- How old are you?
38
- Are you male or female?
Female
- Which country are you from?
Wales. Currently living with the enemy though
- Which city/area do you live in?
Worcester
- Are you religious?
Pagan
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Stubborn, competitive, fickle
- Do you have any pets?
Just a husband
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Play?!?? I do love my rugby though
- Do you get angry easily?
Yes!!!
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
A couple of piercings. Tongue, ears etc.
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Queen, Texas, Katy Perry, Midnight Youth, Nightwish
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Musicals
- What is your favourite flag?
Y Ddraig Goch ()
- Ever gone camping?
Yes, when I was a kid. A loooooog time ago
- Ever been in love?
Yes
- Ever used fake tan?
No
- Which countries have you visited?
Wales, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Andorra, Spain, China, New Zealand, Australia, USA, Dominican Republic
- Favourite city?
Cardiff and Auckland
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Red Dwarf, Crazy Ex-girlfriend, Big Bang Theory, The Mandalorian, Schitt's Creek
- List your five favourite films.
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Dogma
Lilo & Stitch
Pitch Perfect
Lord of the Rings
- Are you wealthy?
Monetary wealth? Nope.
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Analyst. For now.
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Music. Geography, sociology.
- What do you like most about yourself?
My persistence and refusal to disappear despite other people's best attempts.
- What do you like least about yourself?
I can hold a grudge until the end of time. And my fat butt.