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DiabeticDrummer

Member
Messages
18
Location
Bishop's Stortford
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hey would just generally be nice to talk to someone my age (or around) who is diabetic and give me advice (been diagnosed for just over 3 years now and finally making an effort to control it lol) so yeah message or PM its all good
 
I'm 23, been diabetic 8 weeks. Definitely can't offer advice but always willing to share experiences etc!
 
Awesome yeah was hoping to find people around my age to just talk about general stuff and experience with, drop me a message if you want
 
Hi, im 20 and was diagnosed with t1 just under a year ago, i self diagnosed myself after my dad diabetes,, so glad i found this app due to feeling like no one really understands


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Hey guys. - I'm Becky I'm 20 years old and ice been diabetic for 13 years - I would love to discuss other people's experiences over the years
It would be lovely to talk to other diabetics Becky x
 
-beckyb93- said:
Hey guys. - I'm Becky I'm 20 years old and ice been diabetic for 13 years - I would love to discuss other people's experiences over the years
It would be lovely to talk to other diabetics Becky x
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Hi becky! I've only got 6 months experience, but happy to chat anytime feel free to pm me! Kim
 
Hi Kim - I am unable to pm anyone ATM as I haven't posted 5 or more posts hahaa - but it's nice to speak to someone else with diabetes x
 
Ah keep posting and you'll be at 5 in no time!

So did you just stumble across the site?
 
Kind of! I was on Facebook and it popped up and I looked at other diabetic forms and pages on fb and liked a few then this popped up and I was like ooooh! Why did I not think of trying fb pages first haha!
 
Haha! Well you're here now. It's the first thing I looked for when I was diagnosed
 
Well I was 7 when I was first diagnosed so kind of didn't have Facebook then haha! Never really thought of looking in fb for diabetes forums - wish I had sooner! But better late than never
 
I'm 26 been diagnosed type 1 two years next month... I'm far from perfect and could do with a sort of "sponsor" like in AA, someone I could ring and be like, hey, I need son chocolate, I'm having a bad day... And have someone who understands at the other end to talk me out of it! Hah


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Marfmama
That sounds just what I need - however I'm going on a diet and new health regime - I hated seeing my consultant all they ever did was call me fat (and I have witnesses too) they didn't help! I now see my gp who specialises in diabetes and its alot better I have started eating a bit healthier - bit by bit rather than full on cutting things out- also starting walking more - invested in a pedometer and I'm joining my college gym - but it would be really nice to be able to speak to someone on a regular basis who also has diabetes...
Hope u don't mind me asking but were are you from? I'm from Manchester
 
I definitely agree with both of you! I'm very lucky, my best friend is a dietician with a particular interest in diabetes (even before I was diagnosed!) so when I'm having those moments I usually text her and we talk it out. It's great when I'm planning a hike or something and I want help with the snacks etc to avoid hypos. She's great!

Other than that this site does that too. I use it for everything, not just diabetes related!
 
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