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DiabeticDrummer

DiabeticDrummer

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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!
 
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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