Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

[Freema]

Hi. I'm karl
Like olive don't know how to get the template but I'm 60. Live in Peterborough,Cambs
Have 2 dogs (boxers) love most sport . Have 4 children and 5 grandchildren whom I love all very much. Been married 41 years to Janet.

I am newly diagnosed type 2 just a week ago. Have read loads about diabetes but an still confused about so many things.
I've lost quite a bit of weight before I was diagnosed and am not too phased about changing my diet ( always been happy to try new foods etc)
Since being diagnosed my symptoms have almost gone so ,maybe wrongly, thought that my BS level must have dropped ( it was 20 at diagnosis) However I did a self test tonight and it's still the same. So a bit confused and fed up

welcome Karl do measure you blood glucose every day, in that way you keep track of your progress , without that you´ll have a hard time knowing how to exectly lower your blood glucose to normal levels, which is to aim for if possible
http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045678.php

 

[john ag]

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!

Hello all first contact here
diagnosed type 2 18 months ago
lost 10 stone in a year bloods were great up until 3 months ago now average about 15 so awaiting an appointment to see a specialist.
living in south wales 55 yo and feeling rough.

 

[leslie10152]

Hi, my name is Tracy and also new to this (diagnosed yesterday) and I have no idea about blogs, threads and entries. Lol

Welcome to the forum. Here you are among friends so don't feel embarrassed! All of us understand whst you are feeling. It is not easy so tell us what you are feeling.

 

[leslie10152]

Z

Hi!
My name is Pauline. I'm a 65 years YOUNG carer for my husband. He's T1 Diabetic. But he has also developed Neuropathy. I thought I would join the forum to see other people's experiences of caring for a Diabetic. It ain't easy!
We live in Devon. But we are both from Cheshire originally. Where we live has lovely hillside/wooded views and we are 2 miles from the sea front. It's very posh here, and we don't fit in regarding affluence! but the peace, calm, beauty, birds, flowers all help hubby's illness. I do all the gardening. I'm aertistic, like creating, love knitting, make him his socks so I know they will be comfy, I used to bake and sell it, I've worked for charities. I'm a frustrated nurse!!
Oh yes, and I rarely conform, which is why I didn't use the template probably.
I get very, very tired. I suffer from depression and anxiety and I find it hard to control my weight. We are both pretty impatient with greed, so we watch what we eat together. However, lack of proper exercise has slightly pushed my weight up. I was told last year that I am two points below the start of T2 Diabetes and since I lost a cousin last November, I have been warned! My dearly loved cousin was a perfect T2 diabetic yet died from a heart attack.
When my hubby was diagnosed with neuropathy, I started a Facebook page called Diabetic Neuropathy and Diabetic health. I wasn't sure what I was doing but all I do is post information, usually off other Facebook sites, like Diabetes.co.uk, that I think may help people. It's my way of fighting. We did get invited to go to India for treatment but the cost would have been too great!!! I was determined to find, if not a cure, but some way of stopping hubby's illness and I am still convinced that although we can't repair the damage to his body, we can make his body stronger and healthier by using food as medicine. By eating healthily. I think a cure for Diabetes will come soon too. But it will come in several forms. My mantra is 'Eat well. Keep your body in good shape' That way, you'll still be fit and well when they cure you!!
Good job I didn't use the template after all! Best wishes.

Hello all first contact here
diagnosed type 2 18 months ago
lost 10 stone in a year bloods were great up until 3 months ago now average about 15 so awaiting an appointment to see a specialist.
living in south wales 55 yo and feeling rough.

Don't lose hope. Impressed with the weight loss!! You are determined to survive, so join the forum and become a teacher. Lead by example.

 

[julie56]

Hello all first contact here
diagnosed type 2 18 months ago
lost 10 stone in a year bloods were great up until 3 months ago now average about 15 so awaiting an appointment to see a specialist.
living in south wales 55 yo and feeling rough.

Hi @john ag - sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I had to read your post a couple of times just to make sure I had read it right - you have lost 10 stones in a year!!! that is a phenomenal amount to lose. Have you stabilised now or are you still losing? Also are you on meds at all? Hope your diabetic team are keeping a close eye on you and doing all the necessary tests. Hopefully this is just a bit of a blip, if not I hope you get things sorted soon.

 

[Rosiegough_]

Hi

Hi!
My name is Pauline. I'm a 65 years YOUNG carer for my husband. He's T1 Diabetic. But he has also developed Neuropathy. I thought I would join the forum to see other people's experiences of caring for a Diabetic. It ain't easy!
We live in Devon. But we are both from Cheshire originally. Where we live has lovely hillside/wooded views and we are 2 miles from the sea front. It's very posh here, and we don't fit in regarding affluence! but the peace, calm, beauty, birds, flowers all help hubby's illness. I do all the gardening. I'm aertistic, like creating, love knitting, make him his socks so I know they will be comfy, I used to bake and sell it, I've worked for charities. I'm a frustrated nurse!!
Oh yes, and I rarely conform, which is why I didn't use the template probably.
I get very, very tired. I suffer from depression and anxiety and I find it hard to control my weight. We are both pretty impatient with greed, so we watch what we eat together. However, lack of proper exercise has slightly pushed my weight up. I was told last year that I am two points below the start of T2 Diabetes and since I lost a cousin last November, I have been warned! My dearly loved cousin was a perfect T2 diabetic yet died from a heart attack.
When my hubby was diagnosed with neuropathy, I started a Facebook page called Diabetic Neuropathy and Diabetic health. I wasn't sure what I was doing but all I do is post information, usually off other Facebook sites, like Diabetes.co.uk, that I think may help people. It's my way of fighting. We did get invited to go to India for treatment but the cost would have been too great!!! I was determined to find, if not a cure, but some way of stopping hubby's illness and I am still convinced that although we can't repair the damage to his body, we can make his body stronger and healthier by using food as medicine. By eating healthily. I think a cure for Diabetes will come soon too. But it will come in several forms. My mantra is 'Eat well. Keep your body in good shape' That way, you'll still be fit and well when they cure you!!
Good job I didn't use the template after all! Best wishes.

Pauline xx

 

[john ag]

Hi @john ag - sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I had to read your post a couple of times just to make sure I had read it right - you have lost 10 stones in a year!!! that is a phenomenal amount to lose. Have you stabilised now or are you still losing? Also are you on meds at all? Hope your diabetic team are keeping a close eye on you and doing all the necessary tests. Hopefully this is just a bit of a blip, if not I hope you get things sorted soon.

 

[john ag]

Hi Julie thanks for the prompt reply yes it was 10 stone lost in the year but obviously something is not right chucking increasing amounts of metformin and gliclacide down but a little blip from my doc who thought i was eating wrongly. My diet is better now than it was at the start we all learn as we go along.
Bowl of porrage in morning tuna salad for dinner and sensible evening meal.very rare eat bread or pastas keeping to a low carb diet. But as i have said bloods are not doing well anywhere between 14 to 18.so something is wrong, possible it may be the other problems affecting it fibromyalgia, arthritis and a couple of others having a go at me.So just awaiting an appointment now to see where i go from here.
Had to slightly increase the amount i eat as i was losing too much weight was down to 11 1/2 stone but now settled at just over 12.
Any ideas or help i would be grateful for.
Many thanks
John.

 

[julie56]

Hi Julie thanks for the prompt reply yes it was 10 stone lost in the year but obviously something is not right chucking increasing amounts of metformin and gliclacide down but a little blip from my doc who thought i was eating wrongly. My diet is better now than it was at the start we all learn as we go along.

Hi @john ag, sorry to learn of your other issues aswell. It does seem from what you are saying that there may be an underlying reason for your higher blood sugars if you need to keep upping your meds and still getting rising numbers. Hopefully your diabetic team can sort it out for you - or refer you to an endo if they can't. Good luck and let us know how things go.

 

[R.J.Burgess]

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? Robert Burgess
- How old are you? 67
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? UK
- Which city/area do you live in? Lowestoft
- Are you religious? Yes
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Right wing redneck
- Do you have any pets? No
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? 8 ball
- Do you get angry easily? try me!
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? No
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. None.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? country and western
- What is your favourite flag? Haven't got one.
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited? Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Spain Portugal Germany Holland Italy Greece Turkey Iran Kuwait Pakistan India Thailand Malaya Singapore Australia Panama Columbia Ecuador Peru Chile Argentina Uruguay, Brazil, Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana.
- Favourite city? None.
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Don't own a T.V.
- List your five favourite films. Never seen any I want to see again.
- Are you wealthy? No but not broke
- Do you work? If so, as what? No I'm retired.
- List the subjects you study/have studied. metalliferous mining, loss control management, project management.
- What do you like most about yourself?
- What do you like least about yourself?

Have fun!

 

[islandburt]

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!

My name is: Burt Whyte

I am 61 years old.

I am currently living in the United States.

I reside in the city of Brooklyn, New York.

I am open-minded, dependable while loving the journey of life by giving Him thanks for each day and asking for guidance and blessings to be the best person I can be!

I am a huge sports fan with cricket, football (soccer), and track & field my main emphasis. I do not play anymore but I maintain walking daily to aid with my diabetes (type 2).

I try to limit my episode of anger because of the need to manage and maintain stress management (hypertension).

No tattoos or piercings.

My favorite genre is reggae ( Jamaican descent).

Thus, my favorite flag is the Jamaican.

I am not wealthy from a financial standpoint. However, I consider myself very wealthy because of the love of family and friends.

Due to physical limitations, I do not work for anyone. However, I am currently working on earning an income through Internet Marketing(IM). Moving forward with extreme caution. It's a scam-fest out there! Don't believe in quick schemes. Nothing good comes easy!

I adore my open-mindedness. When you are not open-minded in anything. I believe this limit the possibilities. The journey of life and learning requires open-mindedness to allow us to be the best we can be and receive the best of our fellow humans. It has been said, 'learning is a journey, not a destination'. We should never be afraid to learn from anyone. We were all created as equals. One can be better off or more educated than another. However, this will never make them 'better than' period!

I have a tendency to be very reserved most of the time and sometimes may not speak up when I should or grasp what be said until my mind hits the recall button! Although, sometimes it does not seem to make sense to raise my BP.

That's all for now about me! I would like to extend successful wishes to everyone on their journey going forward. My personal motto is to do the best I can one-day-at-time. Some days I may stumble but always get back up and move forward. Looking forward to talking with you all! Have a blessed day everyone. Eat healthily, do your exercises (if you can), and take your meds!

Regards,

Burt,

 

[leslie10152]

Welcome to the forum

My name is: Burt Whyte

I am 61 years old.

I am currently living in the United States.

I reside in the city of Brooklyn, New York.

I am open-minded, dependable while loving the journey of life by giving Him thanks for each day and asking for guidance and blessings to be the best person I can be!

I am a huge sports fan with cricket, football (soccer), and track & field my main emphasis. I do not play anymore but I maintain walking daily to aid with my diabetes (type 2).

I try to limit my episode of anger because of the need to manage and maintain stress management (hypertension).

No tattoos or piercings.

My favorite genre is reggae ( Jamaican descent).

Thus, my favorite flag is the Jamaican.

I am not wealthy from a financial standpoint. However, I consider myself very wealthy because of the love of family and friends.

Due to physical limitations, I do not work for anyone. However, I am currently working on earning an income through Internet Marketing(IM). Moving forward with extreme caution. It's a scam-fest out there! Don't believe in quick schemes. Nothing good comes easy!

I adore my open-mindedness. When you are not open-minded in anything. I believe this limit the possibilities. The journey of life and learning requires open-mindedness to allow us to be the best we can be and receive the best of our fellow humans. It has been said, 'learning is a journey, not a destination'. We should never be afraid to learn from anyone. We were all created as equals. One can be better off or more educated than another. However, this will never make them 'better than' period!

I have a tendency to be very reserved most of the time and sometimes may not speak up when I should or grasp what be said until my mind hits the recall button! Although, sometimes it does not seem to make sense to raise my BP.

That's all for now about me! I would like to extend successful wishes to everyone on their journey going forward. My personal motto is to do the best I can one-day-at-time. Some days I may stumble but always get back up and move forward. Looking forward to talking with you all! Have a blessed day everyone. Eat healthily, do your exercises (if you can), and take your meds!

Regards,

Burt,

Welcome to the forum. This is where we take the guesswork out of diabetes treatment.

 

[doyoutakesugar]

Hi all,

My name is Alexander, and I was diagnosed at the age of 21 with type 1 diabetes in February 2015 after suffering with acute DKA.

Upon receiving my diagnosis in A&E, I remarked to the doctor attending to me, "so I'm not totally fu**ed, then?", to which he replied, smiling warmly, "no, you're not totally fu**ed." I extend to you all these words of longevity and the best of health.

I have just finished my MA at the University of Cambridge, and I'm navigating the post-studies path.

A.

 

[Freema]

welcome here doyoutakesugar and islandburt

hope you´ll enjoy this great forum

 

[GTillian]

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

 

[GTillian]

I am 57, female, uk, Devon.
I'm not religious, shy quiet and energetic, no pets, Microsoft.
No I don't get angry often.
I have a pierced belly button, ears.
Supertramp, Queen, Rock,
Rock
Greece
Yes
Yes, I'm in a relationship
No
Greece, Spain, Italy, Ibiza, Malta
Barcelona
Crime, Horror, paranormal
Mama Mia, The bone collector
Carer, IT
Always on the go, good listener, do my best
Getting drunk, which isn't often, sound of my voice.

 

[glutenboy]

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? Peter
- How old are you? 50
- Are you male or female? male
- Which country are you from? USA
- Which city/area do you live in? Port Charlotte, florida
- Are you religious? sometimes
- Pick three words to describe your personality. i don't know anymore
- Do you have any pets? yes dogs
- Microsoft or Apple? microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? golf
- Do you get angry easily? i am bi polar so yes at times
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? no thanks
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. i am a greatest hits kind of guy
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? rock n roll
- What is your favourite flag? don't know not much into geography
- Ever gone camping? nope
- Ever been in love? yes
- Ever used fake tan? no
- Which countries have you visited? canada
- Favourite city? don't have one they all have good and bad aspects
- List your five favourite TV programmes. friends, seinfeld, cheers, i zombie
- List your five favourite films. all depends on my mood i used to like to laugh so national lampoons christmas vacation
- Are you wealthy? no
- Do you work? If so, as what? yes i an a certified, registered pharmacy technician
- List the subjects you study/have studied. business AS in busn management
- What do you like most about yourself? don't know anymore
- What do you like least about yourself? the fact that i am completely disgusted with everything

Have fun!

 

[woldsway]

Hi everyone. I've been lurking for a while now and have absorbed some good ideas, a lot more than the professional s have done. Been wanting to join on here for some time but don't know what to say but here goes.
I'm 64 and female, diagnosed T2 10 years ago and use insulin 1 injection nightly, take gliclazide 160mg twice a day.
I'm terrible even now at controlling my glucose levels, so weak willed. I still work and have my husband and 13 yo grandson living with us since my daughter died 5 years ago, I know I'm still depressed and take 20mg of citralopram everything night too.

 

[bik]

I'm new. Father and daughter diabetic. passed me by but I am surrounded by it. currently buying the freestyle Libre. always learning about diabetes

 

[JoanMF]

- Include a photo here if you wish to.

- What is your name?
Joan
- How old are you?
55
- Are you male or female?
Female
- Which country are you from?
UK
- Which city/area do you live in?
Newcastle
- Are you religious?
Spiritualist
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Shy, loyal, caring
- Do you have any pets?
Not at the moment
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft & Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Swimming & walking
- Do you get angry easily?
Sometimes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Only Ears pierced
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
The Weeknd, Leroy Sanchez, Luther Vandross, Postmodern Jukebox most R&B singers
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
I can't I love all sorts!
- What is your favourite flag?
??????
- Ever gone camping?
Twice
- Ever been in love?
Yes
- Ever used fake tan?
Yes
- Which countries have you visited?
Scotland, Denmark, Germany, France, Cyprus, Malta, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Libya, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon
- Favourite city?
Currently Valletta
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Don't watch TV much, prefer listening to music
- List your five favourite films.
I, Daniel Blake; The Others; Green Mile; Don't tend to watch many as can't sit still....
- Are you wealthy?
In money, no.
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Administrator in a care home
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Secretarial/Business, Complementary Therapies and British Sign Language
- What do you like most about yourself?
Non-judgemental, friendly, helpful
- What do you like least about yourself?
Can't hide my emotions very well; neither happiness nor annoyance