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Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

- How old are you?
Early 20's
- Are you male or female?
Female!
- Which country are you from?
England
- Are you religious?
No
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Fun, friendly and enthusiastic
- Do you have any pets?
I have a dog, a lovely golden retriever he's a bit mental. And 4 cats
- Microsoft or Apple?
Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
I'm not a very sporty person
- Do you get angry easily?
Nope, only when my partner chucks his testing kit around the kitchen
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Ears and belly but I really really really want a tattoo of a kitten
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Lily Allen, The Smiths, The The
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
I'm not sure I fit into a genre actually
- Ever gone camping?
I've done festivals if they count?
- Ever been in love?
Yes, with my T1 partner
- Ever used fake tan?
All the time!
- Which countries have you visited?
Only those in the UK
- Favourite city?
London!
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Fresh meat, The IT Crowd, Impractical Jokers, A league of their own. I think thats it.
- List your five favourite films.
I'm not a big film fan
- Are you wealthy?
No
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Im currently in retail
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Psychology with Criminology currently
- What do you like most about yourself?
Im kind and caring and wear funky trousers
- What do you like least about yourself?
I sometimes nag my partner just a bit too much when it comes to his diabetes!
 
Hi everyone I’m Jim and a T1D.
I will attempt to answer some of your questions

What is your name?
My name is Jim (not spelt Gym)

I’m male and 66years old ( but refuse to grow up peacefully)

I am from Northern Ireland but currently live in Northampton England which is apparently is on planet earth.

Personality Fun loving idiot

Pets Currently have stuffed highland cow, couple of tigers ,one horse.

Wealthy I’m a pensioner what you think

That will do for now. I try to take my diabetes seriously and will probably do better once the fridge is empty of chocolate.
 
- What is your name? Paul
- How old are you? 48
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? UK
- Which city/area do you live in? Tiny village called London
- Are you religious? No but I believe in karma.
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Laid back and some other stuff.
- Do you have any pets? 1 dog, 2 cats, 94 fish.
- Microsoft or Apple? Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Does PlayStation count?
- Do you get angry easily? Lately I seem to.
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? 2 tattoo’s and 1 piercing
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. I have 28,000 vinyl records, I could not limit my choice to 5 bands/artists.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Anything Soulful
- What is your favourite flag? Cyprus, I love being there.
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited? Not as many as I’d like.
- Favourite city? Don’t have one.
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Anything where they’re doing up old cars or houses
- List your five favourite films. Again I couldn’t limit this to just 5. But definitely no horror films.
- Are you wealthy? In an alternate reality online I am
- Do you work? If so, as what? Yes, i’m An Electrician at a famous building
- List the subjects you study/have studied. School was a long time ago.
- What do you like most about yourself? I think i’m Generally a nice person.
- What do you like least about yourself? My health lately.


A little dazed, confused and frustrated at the moment as I’ve just been told by an Endocrinologist that I am diabetic and may have been diagnosed some time ago except nobody told me. I’ve booked an appointment with my GP to ask when I was diagnosed and why I wasn’t told. Oh, and what happens next as i’ve been given absolutely no info on diabetes whatsoever. I was told i’ll get another appointment in about 6 months and then they just said goodbye.
 
- Include a photo here if you wish to.
My profile picture in My Fair Lady

- What is your name?
Angus but call me Gus

- How old are you?
54

- Are you male or female?
Male

- Which country are you from?
England but have lived in Hong Kong for 32 years

- Which city/area do you live in?
Taipo, Hong Kong but soon to be Maidstone, Kent, UK

- Are you religious?
Not after doing my BA in Philosophy.

- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Extrovert, curious, affectionate

- Do you have any pets?
One dog

- Microsoft or Apple?
Both

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Golf, swimming, slow cycling

- Do you get angry easily?
Yes

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

- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Tom Petty, Mahler, Enrico Einaudi

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

- What is your favourite flag?
My regimental silver bugle on red and green background (Light Infantry)

- Ever gone camping?
Oh yes. Love it.

- Ever been in love?
For sure.

- Ever used fake tan?
Once years ago. Looked orange.

- Which countries have you visited?
42 countries.

- Favourite city?
Hong Kong

- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Game of Thrones, Star Trek TOS, Band of Brothers HBO series, Earth II, Met HD Opera performances

- List your five favourite films.
Ben Hur 1960s version, Where Eagles Dare, The Incredible Lightness of Being, Aliens, The Edge

- Are you wealthy?
Yes

- Do you work? If so, as what?
Aviation Company director

- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Business, Philosophy

- What do you like most about yourself?
Curiosity and energy on short-term projects

- What do you like least about yourself?
Lack of long-term drive, Bored easily, Diabetes and ****** knees

Have fun![/QUOTE]
 
Hi there. My name is Jo and have been a Type 1 diabetic for 35 years. This year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and have now finished treatment and will be on tablets for 10 years. So to introduce myslef by ansering the questions:
Age: 59 Mental age: 21
Regime: Insulin pump since 2013. Continuous Glucose Monitor since cancer diagnosis in February 18
Status: Married with one son and two step sons
Work: Deputy Headteacher (retired)
Lives: Bristol, England
Sports: Not if I can help it. Too dangerous.
Interests: Pottery, crafting, gardening, reading, sewing
Personality: Changed since cancer but normally outgoing, funny, gregarious, sociable. a do-er rather than a talker.
Favourite TV programmes: Eastenders (sorry), Vera, The Big Bang Theory, Taskmaster, loved Vanity Fair and now loving The Cry.
Favourite music: Anything folky.
Countries visited: France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Belgium, Greece, (old) Yugoslavia, Netherlands, and probably a few more.
Tattoos: 4
Piercings: 4
Pets: 2 cats and a granddog
Favourite drink: gin with prossecco!
 
My name is Stephen I live in Horwich near Bolton Lancashire I am married with three sons I don't do any sports now and I am 59 years old and been type 2 insulin dependent for about 16 years. I have problems with neuropathy and retinopathy.
I work as a school caretaker I keep tropical fish and play the guitar I also like watching football I have no tattoos or piercings my favourite flag is the three lions of England. I like most music but my favourite Is 60s music and Rock and Roll my favourite band would be either the Beatles or showaddywaddy. My favourite holiday destination is Wales I have never been out of the UK I am not rich probably the opposite! I have three sons one still at home one who does not speak to us and one who lives in Australia I have four grandchildren and one on the way but not been able to afford travelling to Australia to see them! I love anything to do with history and fantasy looks lord of the rings my favourite film I used to do reenactment when I was younger I have been Mayor of Horwich twice and a councillor for nearly twenty years.
 
Good grief.
I haven't got enough life left to answer all those questions but.
I'm male, 75 years old, and married, happily,
I have been type2 for 12years and now it is getting worse, hence my presence here.
Camping? Yes, I was a Scout! Loved it.
 
Hi, Jamietay! T2 here. I loved the little camping I did when younger.
 
Hi my name is Paul and I don't have diabetes, however, I am a podiatrist in rural NSW Oz and I am experiencing a lot of clients with diabetes in my practice. So many that over the last 3 years I have been concentrating on delivering a high quality diabetic assessment and treatment practice. The nearest high risk foot clinic is 11/2 hours drive away, there is over 20,000 people within the council region and only 1 full time (me) and 3 part time podiatrist in the area (all in different practices, so no continuity of service). The best geuss-timate of number of people living with diabetes in this area is 11% of the population, hence the increase in demand for diabetic foot assessments and treatment.

Over the last few years I have been integrating the international standards for clinical assessment into my practice; ABPI, TBPI, neurological assessment etc. However, there is so much more to dealing with diabetic clients then the standard tests, in broadening my knowledge of diabetes I recently discovered this sight and hope it gives me a better understanding of the nuances of diabetes T1 and T2 (and other types). Hopefully I can also contribute something to the discussions as well.

By the way, I'm 56 yo, happily married with 16yo daughter, share 40 acres of bushland with many kangaroos, a wombat, an echidna and many other critters, some slivery and some bitey. I also have 2 dogs, a 16 year old GSP and a 2yo Viszla.

Regards

Paul
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Hi, I’m Liz. Live in Southampton, Hampshire, but am Scottish. Retired from a life in Primary Education latterly in Higher Education. Loved it, but 55 came last year and so did grandchildren, so I’m loving being with them! Been type 2 for 10 years and no issues until now with a sudden shock rise to an HBA1C of 80! Have no retinal or any other neuropathy issues. I love a wide range of music from Classical to Bon Jovi . I love travelling and have been all over the world. My favourite country has to be Canada, just stunning. I love crafting, knitting, crochet etc. Read a lot - Kindle is always loaded! Getting to love gardening too. No tattoos and just pierced ears - 1 hole! I guess I’m a bit boring really!! Love meeting up with friends, gossips, laughter. I love sci fi. Ok I’ll admit I’m a Trekkie! Nothing beats a good breezy walk along the waterfront to blow the cobwebs away.
 
Hi, my name is Claire. I am 55, happily married, live in North Hampshire (near Yateley) no children. I enjoy knitting, crafting, baking and jam making for gifts, cycling, films, reading etc. I suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Adenomyosis which has played havoc with my weight and eventually blessed me with type 2 diabetes. Up until recently my low carb diet helped keep my sugars stable but my GP has suggested to look at a ketogenic diet as this might be more beneficial for weight loss. So, here I am. Nice to meet you all.
 

Hello and welcome.
Your doctor sounds like a keeper!
 

I am watching DS9 even as I type. Welcome!
 
- Include a photo here if you wish to.

- What is your name?
Nick
- How old are you?
53
- Are you male or female?
Male
- Which country are you from?
Scotland uk
- Which city/area do you live in?
Glasgow
- Are you religious?
N/A
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
joker moody ??
- Do you have any pets?
yes dog & 2 budgies
- Microsoft or Apple?
MS
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
none
- Do you get angry easily?
yes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
yes forearms
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
queen. dire straights fleetfood mac etc etc
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
i like evey type except that new stuff boom boom
- What is your favourite flag?
saltire
- Ever gone camping?
yes
- Ever been in love?
mmmmmm probabliy
- Ever used fake tan?
are you serious ?
- Which countries have you visited?
none
- Favourite city?
Glasgow
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
none
- List your five favourite films.
green mile shawshank-redemtion Fury etc etc
- Are you wealthy?
i wish
- Do you work? If so, as what?
not anymore / painter /decorator
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
n/a
- What do you like most about yourself?
zero
- What do you like least about yourself?
everything
 
 
- What is your name?
Jim
- How old are you?
45
- Are you male or female?
Male
- Which country are you from?
Northern Ireland
- Which city/area do you live in?
Newry
- Are you religious?
Somewhat
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
easy going (with most things), hard working, determined
- Do you have any pets?
3 dogs and 2 cats, previously only 1 dog but inherited the rest when i got married
- Microsoft or Apple?
either
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
running track and field
- Do you get angry easily?
rarely
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
yes, on my arms
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
queen, wasp, metallica, anything metal or rock
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
metal and rock
- What is your favourite flag?
Ulster
- Ever gone camping?
yes
- Ever been in love?
yes
- Ever used fake tan?
no
- Which countries have you visited?
most
- Favourite city?
Belfast, nothing like coming home
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
game of thrones, forged in fire, street outlaws, world at war, breaking bad
- List your five favourite films.
any star wars film, matrix series.
- Are you wealthy?
no
- Do you work? If so, as what?
aerospace design engineer
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
mechanical engineering
- What do you like most about yourself?
how i treat others
- What do you like least about yourself?
my spare tyre (which no amount of exercise seams to move)
 
Hey!! So I’m new to this whole diabetes thing! Diagnosed last Monday, came as a huge shock. Went to the doctors thinking I had a water infection, turns out my bloods were 30.8mmol. So here goes:

- What is your name?
Sarah
- How old are you?
27
- Are you male or female?
Female
- Which country are you from?
England
- Which city/area do you live in?
North Saat
- Are you religious?
Catholic (not practicing)
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Adventurous, outgoing and determined
- Do you have any pets?
We have 2 fish and a hamster
- Microsoft or Apple?
Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Athletics and rugby
- Do you get angry easily?
Yes
- Ever gone camping?
Yes! Love it
- Ever been in love?
Yes
- Ever used fake tan?
Yes
- Which countries have you visited?
Canada
South America
Africa
Croatia
- Favourite city?
Dubrovnik
- Do you work? If so, as what?
PE Teacher
 
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