Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

[RES]

My name is Rose and i am 52
Born in Oxfordshire now live in Lincolnshire
I have 3 children and 3 grandchildren
Adore all apple products
Like all types of music
Partner has many tattoos which I hate
I like to keep active walking mainly but I think I will go to the gym one day[FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY][FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY][FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY][FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]
I do work as a cleaner at the local primary school it is a lot less stressful than the transport business I came from
I also work from home painting furniture
I have a bit of an addictive nature hence my addiction to a game called mystery manor
Love camping
Plan to travel when my daughter leaves home she's 17
Most of all I enjoy life


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[Billy J]

Hi everyone,
I am new to this forum but not to diabetes, new to it just 59 years ago. Born in 1952 and been insulin dependant nearly all of my life.
I live in greater Belfast, Northern Ireland.
I have done the DAFNE course last year and recently started on the ACCU- CHEK combo pump. What a difference to life in general.
I also have COELIAC disease,high blood pressure and a few other minor problems, awaiting a replacement shoulder and a new aortic valve for heart.
The DSNs in Belfast are excellent and talk with you rather than at you.
Anyone else have or had any of the above problems. I would like to hear from you.
Last HBaiC 7.4
Aprida insulin last 2 months.
Billy J.

 

[svarli]

Hi im sadie. i was diagnosed with type 2. 6 weeks ago. Also high blood pressure and high colesterol. so have been introduced to new medications.
i quit smoking the day i was diagnosed.
i have a 3 year old son who is my world.
my life has completely changed within these 6 weeks.
weight loss throu low carb diet and exercise.
totally diferent outlook on life.
i see it as a new journey in life.

 

[Kate R]

Hi, I'm Kate, female, 65 years old, born in Kent now living in Essex, UK. I was diagnosed T2 about 12 years ago and manage to keep my BS levels reasonably good with the help of Gliclazide and Metformin. I also have high blood pressure and cholesterol also under control with medication. I am overweight but am addressing that although I find exercise difficult as I have some neurological condition which makes my legs and hands weak. Doctor can't tell me what it is and won't let me be referred to a specialist. :thumbdown: I have been married to Charles for 32 years and we have twin sons of 31, one married and the other still at home.

 

[Shzz46]

Hi I'm Sharon I'm 52 years old I was diagnosed type 2 diabetic 4 years ago I'm from Newcastle upon Tyne married with 3 sons my oldest son is type 1 he was diagnosed 8 years ago


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[charliem91]

- What is your name?
Charlie
- How old are you?
21- Are you male or female?
Male
- Which country are you from?
England
- Which city/area do you live in?
London
- Are you religious?
Don't See The Point
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Fun, Outgoing, Trustworthy
- Do you have any pets?
No But Want A Husky
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Watch And Play Football (Arsenal FC)
- Do you get angry easily?
Sometimes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
1 In Left Ear
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Anything But Metal Lol
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Not Fussy
- What is your favourite flag?
Gotta Be The English Flag
- Ever gone camping?
No But Would Like To
- Ever been in love?
yes
- Ever used fake tan?
Rather Have a Real One Lol
- Which countries have you visited?
France, Spain, Majorca, Ibiza, Italy, Portugal, Grand Canaria
- Favourite city?
London
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Big Bang Theory, Scrubs, My Name Is Earl, New Girl, Inbetweeners
- List your five favourite films.
Scarface, Scum, Man On Fire, Taken, Get Rich Or Die Trying
- Are you wealthy?
Middleclass
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Painter And Decorator
- What do you like most about yourself?
Wouldn't Change Nothing (I Am Who I Am)
- What do you like least about yourself?
Having Diabetes

 

[purplelighting]

Introducing myself

- What is your name?
Ashley

- How old are you?
19
- Are you male or female?
female

- Which country are you from?
USA (aka 'Murica)

- Which city/area do you live in?
Baltimore

-Are you religious?
Kind of Catholic

- Pick three words to describe your personality.
quiet, cheesy, honest

- Do you have any pets?
Beagle mix named Dot and a Domestic short hair cat name Reese (I nicknamed her Chunks because she's fat)

- Microsoft or Apple?
Apple

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
I like to watch basketball (trying to learn) and American football playoffs. Redskins and Ravens lover.

- Do you get angry easily?
Nope, but when I get there... it ain't pretty.

- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Double lobes, 14g conch and 16g rook on my left ear. Just double lobes on the right.

- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Parachute, Ed Sheeran, Marina and the Diamonds, Demi Lovato,

- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Pop rock (but kinda acoustic or electric)

- What is your favourite flag?
USA's stars and stripes

- Ever gone camping?
Yep

- Ever been in love?
Nope, still waiting

- Ever used fake tan?
LOL, black folks don't tan, it's built in.

- Which countries have you visited?
None outside my home country.

- Favourite city?
Washington,D.C. & Atlanta, Georgia

-List your five favourite TV programmes.
Criminal Minds, Dexter, Anything on Food Network, Rizzoli & Ilses, Early 2000's Nick shows.

- List your five favourite films.
Finding Nemo, Lion King, Dark Knight Trilogy, Rent, Wreck-It Ralph. I LOVE movies though.

- Are you wealthy?
I wish

- Do you work? If so, as what?
Nope. I used to mentor incoming college kids.

- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Biochemistry and learning Russian

- What do you like most about yourself?
My hips, boobs, and my left ear.

- What do you like least about yourself?
The representation of the hardships of life on my body, and my indecisiveness.

Looking for a supportive person to help me with the sadness that has plagued my life recently.

 

[Paulinea]

Hi everyone,I have joined the forum on behalf of my husband,he was diagnosed on the 18-04-2013 with type 2.

I have been reading here since last Thursday, and it has been a big help the food thing is driving me mad though

Mike my husband is a lorry driver, so his packed lunch is pretty hard he has 4 rounds of Burgen bread with chicken on or roast beef and pickles,1 plum or 1 apple and a sugar free jelly, do you think that is to much bread I am waiting for a meter to come so we have not done any testing yet.

He also has porridge oats made with water and a sweetener for breakfast, my son does the Atkins diet so he is helping with the carbs educating me, and Mike has just started exercising 10 mins a night on his bike,but he does have weak legs due to a spinal avm 7 years ago. We have 2 daughters also both married and 4 grandchildren .To be honest I think it's me who is more stressed out
about it all I can't think about anything but food for him.Sorry for miserable first post.

 

[thecrazy1]

- Include a photo here if you wish to.- What is your name?clare
 - How old are you?37
- Are you male or female?female
- Which country are you from?England
- Which city/area do you live in?London
- Are you religious?no
- Pick three words to describe your personality
.- Do you have any pets?no
- Microsoft or Apple?Microsoft 
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?- Do you get angry easily?yes

I have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic buy it is very borderline diabetic my hba1c is 6.4% my fasting blood is 6.9 I am glad to find other people who knows how it feels.

 

[Dapperhawk]

Hi to you all.
My name is Mike, I am 75 years old, male, live in South Gloucestershire, England.
I'm not religious, have no pets (except my lovely wife), definitely Microsoft.
I've recently been diagnosed with IFG (Impaired Fasting Glycaemia), which accompanies my Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease.
I have been contemplating buying a Blood Glucose tester.
Questions are:
Should I, or do I wait till the GP suggests it ? If so which one? Are they available on NHS?

Any help would be appreciated

 

[richardinglis]

Hi to you all.
My name is Mike, I am 75 years old, male, live in South Gloucestershire, England.
I'm not religious, have no pets (except my lovely wife), definitely Microsoft.
I've recently been diagnosed with IFG (Impaired Fasting Glycaemia), which accompanies my Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease.
I have been contemplating buying a Blood Glucose tester.
Questions are:
Should I, or do I wait till the GP suggests it ? If so which one? Are they available on NHS?

Any help would be appreciated

Hi& welcome
See your diabetic nurse and ask her if she has any freebees, most will have a stock of meters given to them by reps that they hand out free. you may have to pay for the test strips though, ask your GP how often you should test as well. some will say a couple of times a week, all depends on your current situation.

Good luck

 

[whuffy]

hello everyone,im new here,by the way

my name is Wafi,male,im 26 this august,im from Malaysia(sorry if im not welcomed here,since i couldnt find any diabetes forum like this based in my country)i was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 19 (Type 1,and doctor said its genetic because my late grandmother also a diabetic patient and also a psoriasis patient)i got both...self employed,currently running a construction company with my ex-schoolmate..im kinda struggling with hypo problems,since i exercised everyday whether in gym or playing basketball late afternoon,i didnt drink any sweet drinks either unless when im hypo..

 

[catherinecherub]

You are very welcome here whuffy. I don't know if there is anyone else from Malaysia here :?:
Hopefully a Type1 will be along to help you with your hypo problems.

 

[Cj101toon]

I have pretty much had enough.................
Diagnosed type 1 in 97, 37 yrs old at that time, i was working in a desert in the Yemen at the time (not best place to be) i was amazingly lucky to receive the correct diagnosis and treatment, my company had Medical insurance cover for us with SOS International, they were brilliant, but, when i arrived home, (Im English but live in Taiwan) i lapsed into a coma for 5 days, i awoke in intensive care, and my mother was there, my wife had contacted her and she flew from UK to Taiwan immediately, got the required treatment and i was out of hospital a week later, and since then, its all downhill, my wife said she couldn't cope with me being diabetic, she then went out and had a couple of affairs, one with my friend, we had a young son at the time, he was only 1 yr old, long story short, we divorced, and i have next to zero access to my son as she says she does not want him to be around me because of my diabetes, im back working, making good money as always have, i take care of my boy financially very well , but still she wont let me see him, everything has fallen apart and im just about ready to give up, the Taiwan law favors the mother and her decisions, i have tried to fight this on several occasions to no avail, diabetes dosent just screw your body up, but everything else also, i cant do this anymore, i give up,,,,

 

[Thundercat]

Don't give up. Please DO NOT GIVE UP. What you are going through sounds like a living hell. Not being able to see your son is heartbreaking. Sometimes adversity shows people in a light we could never have expected. Is there any possibility of your son's mother agreeing to access for you? Life does throw the most diabolical things at us and it can feel impossible to bear but you can get through this. This forum is a haven of comfort, support and solid advice so please stick with us.


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[yesima]

Include a photo here if you wish to.
How?- What is your name? Natalie
- How old are you? 41
- Are you male or female? female
- Which country are you from? England
- Which city/area do you live in? Redditch
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Northern, laid back & conscientious.
- Do you have any pets? 1 cat
- Microsoft or Apple? both
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? rugby, netball and cricket
- Do you get angry easily? sometimes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? not anymore
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. too varied.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? rock
- What is your favourite flag? Union flag
- Ever gone camping? yep
- Ever been in love? I still am.
- Ever used fake tan? Yes
- Which countries have you visited? quite a few.
- Favourite city? Vancouver or Birmingham.
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Ncis, Dexter, Buffy and Anne of Green Gables
- List your five favourite films. Braveheart, Jungle book, Pulp fiction and the Ghost and Mrs Muir
- Are you wealthy? I wish
- Do you work? If so, as what? Full time Mum now but worked for Halfords for 16 years
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Human Biology
- What do you like most about yourself? Smile
- What do you like least about yourself? Where my head is at re diet and the self destruct mode it seems to be in.

 

[opelaccent]

Include a photo here if you wish to.
Perhaps later
- What is your name?
Alan
- How old are you?
68
- Are you male or female?
Male
- Which country are you from?
Scotland. brought up in Suffolk. Lived in every English County. Now in Devon
- Which city/area do you live in?
Chudleigh Devon
- Are you religious?
Yes
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Outgoing, Thoughtful, Optimistic.
- Do you have any pets?
No
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft but would love a Mac
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Never been allowed to play them, But love Rugby
- Do you get angry easily?
YES. I don’t suffer fools. But rarely lose it with my wife
Illnesses
Polands syndrome, Asbestoses, Angina, Varicose veins, Arthritis, Tinnitus. Loss of hearing. & of course Glucose
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Never had time for them to busy getting scars
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Light classical big time bands every time But fell in love with Cillia Black back in the 60s
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Tchaikovsky, Swan lake is beautiful
- What is your favourite flag?
The Union Jack.
- Ever gone camping?
Yes and never went home
- Ever been in love?
I have thought I have many times having married 3 times.
- Ever used fake tan?
“O” yes in fact if done properly it is the safest option. Legs have to be brown in a kilt
- Which countries have you visited?
All the European countries. North & South America. The British isles
- Favourite city?
Exeter here in Devon
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Spot light. News at 10. Broadchurch. Shetland. Emergency Bikers.
- List your five favourite films.
Man movies. All of Bonds, Clint Eastwood, Steven Segal, and many more
- Are you wealthy?
Yes I live to the full 86.400 per day. Tomorrow never comes. Yesterday can never be relived and I always have 2 pence to rub together. What more do you need?
- Do you work? If so, as what?
I am retired. But worked in local Gov for 27 years. Medically retired at 58. Then became a Caravan park warden for 9 years
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
I spent most of my school life in GOSH. So I went to the school of hard knocks
- What do you like most about yourself?
Everything I am unique. Born with Polands Syndrome, that has made me what I am
- What do you like least about yourself?
Not being able to spell and being Dyslexic

 

[MCMLXXIII]

I think you did a great job on the spelling there then :grin:

 

[courty13]

What is your name?
Adam
- How old are you?
im 27 years old 28 in june
- Are you male or female?
Male
- Which country are you from?
england
- Which city/area do you live in?
Leeds as moved to be with the girlfriend use to live in coventry
- Are you religious?
wouldnt say so
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
quiet caring and funny
- Do you have any pets?
none
- Microsoft or Apple?
Both
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Like football rugby league darts golf horse racing use to play football
- Do you get angry easily?
no
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
none
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
usher eminem ed sheeran notorious big and tupac
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
r'n'b or hip hop
- What is your favourite flag?
england
- Ever gone camping?
no
- Ever been in love?
yea am now
- Ever used fake tan?
no
- Which countries have you visited?
none
- Favourite city?
dont know
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
the following ncis los angeles 666 park avenue walking dead revenge
- List your five favourite films.
the goonies,scarface,blind side,rocky 4 and the hobbit
- Are you wealthy?
no
- Do you work? If so, as what?
dont work at the minute but am looking
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
school subjects
- What do you like most about yourself?
ive been told i got nice eyes
- What do you like least about yourself?
my legs and my diabetes

 

[ConradJ]

Well I've been registered for a few days and more, so I suppose I should really say hello

Name? - Conrad
Age? - 42
M/F? - M
Which country are you from? - UK
Which city/area do you live in? - Aylesbury, Bucks.
Are you religious? - No, but I am philosophical.
Pick three words to describe your personality. - Moody, sunny, gentle
Do you have any pets? - No
Microsoft or Apple? - Microsoft and Linux
Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? - A bit of a slouch now (unless it's "Daddy hide", "Daddy play..."), but I used to love badminton.
Do you get angry easily? - I'm a slow-burning match... until hypo/hyper and then :thumbdown:
Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? - Not anymore. :shh:
List your five favourite musicians/bands. - The Beatles, and a fluctuating carousel from Abba to Zeppelin...
What would you say your favourite music genre is? - That depends upon my mood!
What is your favourite flag? - The Flag of Convenience :roll:
Ever gone camping? - Yes
Ever been in love? - :crazy:
Ever used fake tan? - :shock:
Which countries have you visited? - NW Europe, The Balkans, USA, Caribbean, HK, Cambodia and the Philippines.
Favourite city? - Sarajevo
List your five favourite TV programmes. - Black Adder, Channel 4 News, The West Wing, The Prisoner (original 1960's, not that 21st century regurg!), Mary, Mungo and Midge...
List your five favourite films. - Once upon a time in the West, The Empire Strikes Back, Office Space, Carry on up the Khyber, Woodstock
Are you wealthy? - If only, but I do have a wonderful wife and the most gorgeous daughter (2 yrs in one week).
Do you work? If so, as what? - Yes, stay at home dad / gradual writer.
List the subjects you study/have studied. - Bits of this, some of that ...whatever has been needed to get the job done.
What do you like most about yourself? - Easy going nature, empathy and generous spirit.
What do you like least about yourself? - Brittle diabetes.