• Guest - w'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the 2025 Survey »

Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

Hello everyone diagnosed t2 December 16 I am male nearly 65 married to a rgn which can be good sometimes!!! Live in Caithness Scotland love dogs retire in April to volunteer to work in animal rescue centre do something worthwhile for once.i enjoy jazz music cycling walking gardening and keeping fit my friends call me Tony hope this introduction is ok best regards Tony the tiger
 
Hello and welcome @tony the tiger
 
- What is your name? Wendy
- How old are you? 47
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? England
- Which city/area do you live in? Lincolnshire now but from Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Crazy, GSOH, Loyal.
- Do you have any pets? Yep Dog.
- Microsoft or Apple? Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Martial Arts
- Do you get angry easily? Sometimes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Tattoos. Arms and Thighs.
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Queen.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Rock.
- What is your favourite flag? None
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? Tried once. Never again.
- Which countries have you visited? USA, Canada, Switzerland, Germany.
- Favourite city? Vancouver
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Supernatural, NCIS, Lucifer, Flash, Arrow.
- List your five favourite films. Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Lethal Weapon, Deadpool
- Are you wealthy? LOL, I wish.
- Do you work? If so, as what? Life Skills Support Worker (Mental Health)
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Computers, Health & Social Care
- What do you like most about yourself? Sense of humour.
- What do you like least about yourself? Get worried, stressed for little or no reason.

Diagnosed Dec 2007.
 
- What is your name?
Lynne
- How old are you?
59
- Are you male or female?
female
- Which country are you from?
South Africa
- Which city/area do you live in?
Eastern Cape
- Are you religious?
Yes
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Outgoing, cheerful, sincere
- Do you have any pets?
4 dogs, a cat and a parrot
- Microsoft or Apple?
Either
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Walking, and watching cricket and rugby
- Do you get angry easily?
Not really
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
no
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Chris de Burgh, Neil Diamond, Jethro Tull, Cat Stevens, Ed Sheeran
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Anything except Country and Western
- What is your favourite flag?
My country's flag
- Ever gone camping?
Yes and loved it
- Ever been in love?
Yes and still am
- Ever used fake tan?
No
- Which countries have you visited?
UK, Mauritius, Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Reunion
- Favourite city?
My home town
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
CSI, Masterchef Australia, Judge Rinder, The Chaser, Mrs Brown's Boys
- List your five favourite films.
Not a movie buff
- Are you wealthy?
Pwahahaha
- Do you work? If so, as what?
HR Manager
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Labour Law
- What do you like most about yourself?
I'm cool with me.
- What do you like least about yourself?
I 'm cool with me
 
Hi

My name is Ann and I was diagnosed with T2 about 10 days ago. I'd only gone to see the nurse because I thought I had a urine infection. She tested my urine sample and discovered no infection but lots of glucose in it. On doing the finger prick test she discovered my blood glucose levels to be 12.4 and promptly put me on Metformin.

Oh what joy the lavatorial side effects of Metformin have been...NOT!

On seeing the nurse today for a follow up she's put me on the slow release version so I hope to see an improvement in my toilet habit!

I'm 68
Female
Live in England in a town called Ilkeston which is in Derbyshire
I have a cat
Microsoft
I don't play sports but am a member of Curves gym
When you live on your own there's not much to get angry about
I have a tattoo on my right wrist with the initials of myself, my ex and our two sons. I'm thinking of having a peacock feather (in colour) tattoo. My ears are pierced
I've visited Germany, France, USA, Canada, Spain, Cyprus, Mexico and Turkey
I'm a retired IT lecturer
 
Hiya I’m a 68 years old, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes this morning by my GP.
I would like to know what I have do for the rest of my life to stay as healthy as I can.
 
Another newbie - just joined - but been lurking for a while
Diagnosed Type2 1st November last year after routine blood tests for double knee replacement scheduled for beginning of April - absolutely no symptoms. Metformin (in increasing doses) over 4 weeks had no effect so started on insulin (Novomix 30) on 29th November.
Advised to have am fasting level between 5 and 7 and 2 hours after meals under 10. Since starting on insulin have put on 5kg (from 75 to 80) - endo and diabetic nurse seem to feel it's quite normal. I'm not happy and fortunately dietician is with me!! - So since Friday starting to reduce carbs even lower than the 10 to 12 serves a day I'd initially been recommended.

On to (some of!!) the questions!
- What is your name?
Sue

- How old are you?
62 next week

- Are you male or female?
Female

- Which country are you from? -
England( darkest Essex) 1955 - 1981, Australia 1981 - now

- Which city/area do you live in?
Newcastle NSW

- Are you religious?
Not organised but do believe it's important to be a good person

- Do you have any pets?
Not now - had Gordon Setter dogs for many years - last one died aged 16 about 3/4 years ago

- Microsoft or Apple?
Both - MS laptop - Apple ipad

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Don't play any now - due to stuffed knees - watch lots, rugby, cricket, athletics, motor sport are just some

- Do you get angry easily?
No - it's such a wasteful emotion

- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Only ears pierced (done in my late 50's)

- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
No way can limit it to five - probably absolute favourites would be Bruce Springsteen, UB40 and Bob Marley

- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Eclectic - popular classics thru to oldies 60/70/80's mostly

- Ever gone camping?
Many times - half my honeymoon was in a tent in the New Forest!!

- Ever been in love?
Yup - from age 15 till I was traded in for a younger model and divorced coming up to 5 years ago!!!

- Ever used fake tan?
What........live in Australia

- Which countries have you visited?
Loads - except Africa and South America - was a travel agent for over 35 years so lucky to have been able to travel a lot. Spent 2011 - 2013 mostly in France after marriage ended, most of 2015 in England doing live in care work with another 3 months in France. Last year 3 trips to Bali, initially holiday - then June and December for dental work (+ holiday)

- Favourite city?
La Rochelle - if that's a city - otherwise Paris

- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Mostly British detective ones - Vera, Endeavour, Inspector Morse (STILL being repeated out here) even Midsomer Murders if I'm desperate!!

- List your five favourite films.
Love Actually andMama Mia - pretty lightweight, Rien a Declarer (French comedy) and a few other French ones

- Are you wealthy?
Wish I was!!!

- Do you work? If so, as what?
Not at the moment - stuffed knees - very painful to walk any distance or stand for any time - hope to be able to again with my new bionic ones!!

- List the subjects you study/have studied.
2 x O - levels, many travel related courses for my long term career - also Library and Information Services and Home and Community Care
 
hey i'm a student and i'm currently doing a piece of coursework on the care of diabetes type 1 patients after diagnosis and was wondering if anyone could help me with some questions i have?
 

Hang on, are we twins separated at birth? Our mothers would probably have mentioned it.

My name is Sue, I'm 64 and did the reverse - born in Australia, lived in the UK since 1979. It's close!

It's weird how so many HCP's seem to think weight gain isn't something to be concerned about. Good thing you have a smart dietician. You've been lurking so know about the low carb diet here and dietdoctor.com. Good luck! This forum is wonderfully supportive.
 

Ha ha, who knows - but 2 years between us - reckon our mothers would definitely have noticed!!

Dietician is only young but very pleasant - and I think from what she's said, that she is very happy to deal with someone who wants to do the right thing and is probably at a considerably lower starting point than most of her clients.

She is definitely promoting lo-carb, but isn't over keen on the high fat combination - she reckons I should be eating more proteins - so have been trying that out a little over the last few days
 
Good Morning all. The information i will fill in to the best of my abilities as it is my daughters information and she is 12 years old.
- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name?
Charmon
- How old are you?
12
- Are you male or female?
Female
- Which country are you from?
South Africa
- Which city/area do you live in?
Durban
- Are you religious?
Catholic
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Happy, peoples person, loving
- Do you have any pets?
1 Dog his name is PJ
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Swimming
- Do you get angry easily?
Yes
- 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?
- What is your favourite flag?
- Ever gone camping?
No
- Ever been in love?
No
- Ever used fake tan?
No
- Which countries have you visited?
None
- Favourite city?
Durban
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Anything on disney channel
- List your five favourite films.
- Are you wealthy?
Nope
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Nope
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
In grade 7
- What do you like most about yourself?

- What do you like least about yourself?

Have fun![/QUOTE]
 
- Include a photo here if you wish to.

- What is your name? Nick

- How old are you? 55

- Are you male or female? Male

- Which country are you from? UK

- Which city/area do you live in? Southampton

- Are you religious? No

- Pick three words to describe your personality. Caring risk taking friendly

- Do you have any pets? 2 Cats

- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft

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

- Do you get angry easily? Yes like when I met my current partner online who told me she was being subject to serious DV from her then husband. This forced me to break the golden internet rule

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

- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Sex Pistols Pink Floyd Motorhead Lordi Suzi Quatro

- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Punk

- What is your favourite flag? Swedish

- Ever gone camping? Yes

- Ever been in love? Yes

- Ever used fake tan? No

- Which countries have you visited? Poland Austria Slovakia Denmark Netherlands amongst others

- Favourite city? Newcastle

- List your five favourite TV programmes. TISWAS First Tuesday Coast Cutting Edge Undateables

- List your five favourite films. Starman Scrubbers Back to the Future Wargames Full Metal Jacket

- Are you wealthy? Somewhat

- Do you work? If so, as what? Commercial Driver

- List the subjects you study/have studied. Quantum Physics

- What do you like most about yourself? Caring

- What do you like least about yourself? I fall in love to easily
 
- Include a photo here if you wish to.
There are pictures of me on my website but I don't feel like telling where that is right now.

- What is your name?
Neville (Nev) Young

- How old are you?
Born Nov 1953 so work it out.

- Are you male or female?
It says male on my birth cert but my wife says I'm a woman.

- Which country are you from?
England.

- Which city/area do you live in?
Norwich

- Are you religious?
I'm apathiest (Lapsed Pagan).

- Pick three words to describe your personality.
miserable old git.

- Do you have any pets?
no.

- Microsoft or Apple?
no - I'm a linux geek.

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
I got a comprehensive hatred of all sports from my school days.

- Do you get angry easily?
no, but when I do you better run.

- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Used to have an earring but it healed up years ago.

- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
don't do favourites.

- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
see previous answer.

- What is your favourite flag?
see previous answer.

- Ever gone camping?
yes, about 40 years ago.

- Ever been in love?
often; always ending with heartbreak.

- Ever used fake tan?
no

- Which countries have you visited?
England, Wales, Scotland, N. Ireland, Eire, USA, Canada, France, Belgium, Netherlands.

- Favourite city?
see previous answer.

- List your five favourite TV programmes.
see previous answer.

- List your five favourite films.
see previous answer.

- Are you wealthy?
I don't think so.

- Do you work? If so, as what?
Gave up work in 2010.

- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Maths, phyics, chemistry, biology, geography, english, french, history, amateur radio,

- What do you like most about yourself?
everything.

- What do you like least about yourself?
everything.
 
- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name? Clive
- How old are you? 60
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? UK
- Which city/area do you live in? West Yorkshire , Hebden Bridge
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Serious, Friendly,Geeky
- Do you have any pets?no
- Microsoft or Apple? Neither I use Linux
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? None
- Do you get angry easily? No
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? None
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, Throbbing Gristle, The Clash , L7
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Punk
- What is your favourite flag? Rainbow
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited? France , Spain, Thailand
- Favourite city? London
- List your five favourite TV programmes. DR Who, NCIS, CSI New York, CSI Las Vegas, Casualty
- List your five favourite films. Blade Runner
- Are you wealthy? No, on benefits
- Do you work? If so, as what? Too ill to work
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Mathematics , Philosophy, Computing , Electronic Music, Bass Guitar
- What do you like most about yourself? -
- What do you like least about yourself? -

Have fun!
 
Hi guys! I'm Nicole and I live in Queensland, Australia. I was diagnosed at the age of 24, I have been living with this disease for 14years. Like many of the people on here I was given and followed incorrect advice on the best way to manage my diabetes for many years but happy to report I am on the right track now! I am a supported living facilitator in the disability field although sometimes I think my profession should be world traveller I first left home when I was 21 and I have been travelling off and on ever since. I have travelled to many places and it is way to hard to pick a favourite. I am finally off to explore Iceland in September and I cannot wait! Am I rich? I think I so, rich in unforgettable experiences and wonderful memories, the best kind of rich in my opinion! I love country music, romantic comedies, gardening, photography and orange cats The best thing about me, hmm,well I am very kind, giving and always willing to lend a hand to those who need it. The thing I wish I could change about myself would be my lack of self confidence and my anxiety, which to be honest is a real pain in the ass. I am so thankful that I stumbled upon this site. So much information and support on here it's amazing!
 
Brand new, just been diagnosed with Gestational diabetes - first week of taking numbers and they are all over the shop!

- Include a photo here if you wish to. (haven't figured out how to do it from my phone yet)
- What is your name? Leni Morgan
- How old are you? 36
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? UK
- Which city/area do you live in? Sunderland - but originally from Grimsby so people up here say I talk posh
- Are you religious? Yes, I am essentially Christian but also believe that everyone worships God in his or her way, so do not believe there is a right or wrong religion.
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Crazy, independent, outspoken
- Do you have any pets? Yes, 3 cats, loads of fish and a husband!
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Formula 1, tennis (watching)
- Do you get angry easily? I have Depression, so without my tablets because of pregnancy - yeah I sure do now!
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Double ear pierced & one back tattoo of angel wings
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Queen & Bon Jovi are always top two but the rest of the list depends on my mood as of this minute however the other three would be Seth Lakeman, Fall Out Boy & David Bowie
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
- What is your favourite flag? Um..... Never really thought about that so I guess the Rebel Alliance from Star Wars (yes I am an SW geek)
- Ever gone camping? Yes - I am not a fan. My husband loves it, I tolerate it for him.
- Ever been in love? Yes, my kitties (and obviously my husband) and my growing bump
- Ever used fake tan? Nope. I am alabaster and rocking it!
- Which countries have you visited? US, France, Turkey, Greece, Kuwait, Ireland, Scotland, Wales
- Favourite city? I'm more of a seaside girl than city.
- List your five favourite TV programmes. The Walking Dead, The Talking Dead, Firefly, Elementary & Masterchef Australia
- List your five favourite films. Star Wars (obviously), Princess Bride, Lord of The Rings, Dogma, Fight Club
- Are you wealthy? Monetary wise - no.
- Do you work? If so, as what? Receptionist for a steel mill
- List the subjects you study/have studied. I have a 2:1 in Marine Biology
- What do you like most about yourself? My ability to no longer be bullied and the fact I stand up for others - also my writing ability, I am a self published author and getting good reviews
- What do you like least about yourself? My depression - it makes me feel weak and a burden to my loved ones
 
I've posted a few times but haven't actually introduced myself so here goes...

- Include a photo here if you wish to.
<===
- What is your name?
Savannah
- How old are you?
45 - despite thinking I was 46 when I first posted
- Are you male or female?
Female
- Which country are you from?
UK
- Which city/area do you live in?
Bristol
- Are you religious?
Absolutely not
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Optimistic, charming, capable
- Do you have any pets?
Yes a cat called Brian but have fantasies about getting a dog to help identify hypos!
- Microsoft or Apple?
Both. MS PC and Apple phone. Though if I had to choose I'd choose MS
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Urgh. Sport. Was always the last to get picked for teams at school so have a hatred of all sports. However, I've started swimming and love that. I enjoy horse riding too which is apparently a sport though I wouldn't consider it so..
- Do you get angry easily?
No
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Yes, both. 1 tattoo on each foot, one on my shoulder, one on my hip. Ears pierced but never wear earrings due to allergies and even though I'm no longer allergic I still don't wear them.
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
I couldn't possibly
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Even that's pretty difficult
- What is your favourite flag?
I can't say I've ever even considered this
- Ever gone camping?
Yes, love it. Providing I have my bell tent, good sleeping mats and a duvet/pillow
- Ever been in love?
Many times
- Ever used fake tan?
Once had a spray tan. It turned all my underwear orange so never again
- Which countries have you visited?
Canada, America, Spain, France, Germany, Austria, Holland, Greece, Portugal
- Favourite city?
Bristol
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Undateables, First Dates, Orange is the new black, Only connect, Breaking Bad
- List your five favourite films.
West Side Story, Napoleon Dynamite, Juno, Little Miss Sunshine, Man With 2 Brains (that's just off the top of my head!)
- Are you wealthy?
Not in money
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Yes, part time as a PA to Deputy Heads at a secondary school
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
All the usual ones + massage
- What do you like most about yourself?
My attitude to life
- What do you like least about yourself?
My need to control any/everything
 
- What is your name? Walter
- How old are you? 64
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? Canada
- Which city/area do you live in? Ottawa
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Gregarious, withdrawn, unpredictable
- Do you have any pets? We have had 3 cats until 2 died in the last 4 months of age related factors
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Formula 1, Ice hockey, Football
- Do you get angry easily? Unfortunately
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? No
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Blues
- What is your favourite flag? Canadian Maple Leaf
- Ever gone camping? Often, more than 25 years ago
- Ever been in love? Yes, and still am
- Ever used fake tan? Once over 40 years ago
- Which countries have you visited? US, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Japan
- Favourite city? Paris
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Star Trek: Next Generation, Men Behaving Badly, Doc Martin, Get Smart, Celebrity Chase
- List your five favourite films. Blade Runner, Star Wars, Independence Day, Big, Christmas Vacation
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what? Computer Software consultant
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Maths, History, Geography, and modern Mechanical Watches
- What do you like most about yourself? Try to get along with everyone
- What do you like least about yourself? Try too hard to get along with everyone
 
What is your name? Nicola
- How old are you? 50
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? UK
- Which city/area do you live in? Preston, Lancs
- Are you religious? Yes
- Pick three words to describe your personality - Quiet, mischievous, reflective
- Do you have any pets? Yes, my Ragdoll boy cat >^..^<
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft and Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Football (soccer), Rugby
- Do you get angry easily? When my sugar is low but otherwise no
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? Ears pierced twice each
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straits, NKOTB
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? All sorts
- What is your favourite flag? None
- Ever gone camping? No thank you
- Ever been in love? Yes, and I still love him with all my heart
- Ever used fake tan? Yes
- Which countries have you visited? USA, Ireland, France, Greece, South Africa, UK,
- Favourite city? Denver or Seattle
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Madam Secretary, Chicago Fire, Med, PD, Scorpion
- List your five favourite films. Hope Floats, pretty woman, dirty dancing, Pale Rider, Full Monty
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what? Secretary
- List the subjects you study/have studied? Usual school stuff
- What do you like most about yourself? Sense of humour
- What do you like least about yourself? Let things get to me too easily
 
- What is your name?
Lily

- How old are you?
17

- Are you male or female?
female

- Which country are you from?
Hungary

- Which city/area do you live in?
Pest megye

- Are you religious?
mmno..

- Pick three words to describe your personality.
honest, moody, creative

- Do you have any pets?
2 lovely dogs and a handsome kitten, 2 geckos to feed the kitten with. (jk)

- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
tennis to play, baseball to watch !

- Do you get angry easily?
yes, quite.

- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
nop.

- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
I like that song from Disney Tarzan, "Strangers Like Me".

- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
my twin sings me classical.

- What is your favourite flag?
Hungarys flag is easy to remember.

- Ever gone camping?
Yep.

- Ever been in love?
With these puppies and kitten around ?

- Ever used fake tan?
Nop.

- Which countries have you visited?
European ones.

- Favourite city?
mm.. venezia.

- List your five favourite TV programmes.
I like the series Botched up bodies and Sex sent me to ER.

- List your five favourite films.
I like the lion king. I barely watch any movies. But i like movies about nature, and maybe okay with anything other than horror and freaky ones.

- Are you wealthy?
Normal.

- Do you work? If so, as what?
No work yet.

- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Normal ones...

- What do you like most about yourself?
I dont need 3 hours to shop.

- What do you like least about yourself?
I judge too fast.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Menu
Log in
Register
Cookies are required to use this site. You must accept them to continue using the site. Learn More.…