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Hello everyone - lovely to meet you all. Here is my introduction based on some of the suggested questions.

You can call me Mim. I'm a 70-something female (retired) from Australia. I'm not religious and currently don't have any pets, no tattoos. (I do have pierced ear lobes.)

I listen to jazz and classical more than popular music. Microsoft not Apple. Canon not Nikon.

I've visited various countries, holidaying or working - US and Canada, Western Europe incl UK and Eire, Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Japan, Hong Kong. Some places I stayed longer than others (weeks to months vs days).

That's about enough I think
 
Hey all.
Well, I was an active member about 8-10 years ago but career, wife, and 2 children kinda took over and I just plodded along. Unfortunately this meant also being absent on here.
Long and short of it, that I think was a mistake as I found it very helpful.

So, to bring you all up to speed...

What is your name?
Darren

How old are you?
Old enough to know better ;-)
Nah, I will be 40 in 1m

Are you male or female?
Female-ish when attending a Rocky Horror performance (big fan), but otherwise Male

Which country are you from?
UK

Which city/area do you live in?
Corby, Northants

Are you religious?
I believe there is something else, but don't class myself as a follower of a specific religion

Pick three words to describe your personality.

Do you have any pets?
The wife owns 2 pugs. They kinda came with her lol

Microsoft or Apple?
The former

Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Was heavily into Taekwondo, but with career/family this has been shelved for a while.

Do you get angry easily?
No

Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Nope

List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Don't really have one.

What would you say your favourite music genre is?
I like a bit of everything

What is your favourite flag?
Union Jack, of course

Ever gone camping?
Always (I'm a Scout)

Ever been in love?
Yes, presently

Ever used fake tan?
No. I'd rather not look like an orange

Which countries have you visited?
USA
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Denmark
Japan
Australia
USA
Poland

Favourite city?
Lots as been to a fair few countries. Each for a different reason.

List your five favourite TV programmes.
Dads Army
Faulty Towers
Bullseye
Dragons Den
The Apprentice


List your five favourite films.
Top Gun & Top Gun Maverick
Rocky Horror
Pirates of the Carib set
Cast Away

Are you wealthy?
Comfortable

Do you work? If so, as what?
Yes, as a Veterinary Surgeon

List the subjects you study/have studied.
Biology
Philosophy
Vet Medicine (Emergency and Critical Care & Advanced Surgery)

What do you like most about yourself?
Academic/logical mind

What do you like least about yourself?
Bit of a loner
 
My name is Doug. I’m 74 years old and retired. I retired from the U.S. Navy in 1988. I love rock music and don’t care for country music unless I’m drinking whiskey. We’ve had toy poodles for 25 years and now our first Miniature poodle. She is hell on wheels, highly active. I live in the country, surrounded by peanut and cotton fields. I drive a black on black gmc Sierra. Gotta have a truck out here.
 
Welcome back.
Wow, your last post before today was in 2015, this may be a record for a once active member disappearing and coming back!
Two children, a wife, and being a veterinary surgeon sounds pretty cool to me, and all good reasons to be absent.

Checking out of curiousity also led me to this mildly hilarious thread in General Chat, thanks for the 9 years belated laugh! https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/paint-on-my-hamster.72808/
 
Hi my name is Wullie, William but I prefer Wullie 67 years old and have recently been diagnosed type 2,have two children one boy one girl ,boy is now 47 and my girl is 42 I also have two grandchildren 23 year old twins boy and girl,I started working life as a fisherman for 10 years then worked as a plant operator civil engineering for 40 yes,sadly I lost my dear wife 12 years ago and have been on my own ever since,I'm retired now and list my hobbies as walking biking and pottering about in my garden,I come from quite a large family I'm youngest of five three sisters one brother,was a wee bit of a shock to the system being diagnosed so late in life and Will be a real learning curve diet wise.
 

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Hello Wullie, and welcome,

I'm very, very sorry about your wife, (being rather familiar with grief myself), but it sounds like there are many folks around you you can still lean on. Good, because having folks that are supportive and loving, really does help. What also helps with diabetes? Walking! Just like gardening. Anything you can do for a while, without it being overly straining, can aid in keeping blood sugars in check. But yes, the most important bit is diet... Try and forget everything you've ever been told about it, and get ready for a load of information that seems absolutely contrary to anything resembling healthy eating. https://josekalsbeek.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-nutritional-thingy.html should help you get started, if you like. Of course, there are medications you could try, but since you brought a diet up.... It's a good place to start.

You don't have to get everything right immediately, so take your time to learn, and test what works for you and what doesn't. And if you have questions, throw them out there. This is an amazin gplace, and there's always someone around with answers that might fit your situation.

Hang in there eh. You can do this.
Jo
 
Hi my name is Garry and have type1 diabetic had it for 20 or so years, last year has been a nightmare I decided to go for a long walk,(just to get out and about after COVID) not waring the wright walking shoes was a bad idea, got a skin tair on my big toe thought nothing off it but after a week it turned into an ulcer, got an infection to my foot that's when I had to go to A&E they kept me in hospital for 18 days Antibiotics,got out had to go back and fourth to the hospital to get more antibiotics through my vains for 6weeks in the mean time I was going back and fourth to the physiatrist. Anyway got my toe finally healed up after 5months,went back too work but after 4days my big toe broke down again,they tryed a mold to put round my big toe but unfortunately it lost its shape and done damage to my other toe,it has now. Been 7months and now waiting to do an operation ( vascular) on my leg to unblock an artery. It's been a struggle at times but hopefully this nightmare will end one day. Would love to hear from anyone that might be going through the same thing!! Take care
Garry
 
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with type 2. and slightly elevated cholesterol.
I have a family history of type 2 and knew I was putting myself at risk being overweight. I have to treat this as a final wake up call. Feeling angry with myself and stupid for not avoiding this.
 
 
Hi there, my name is Lisa and I'm bordering prediabetic. As I don't know a huge maount about diabetes, I thought I'd join a group (here) and see what is what, support and info etc.
I'm 49, married, kids etc. Stressful life, private renting. Carer to and for my 10 year old ASD child. Lovely to meet you all. Have a pistive day everyone. Remember you're winning at life!
 
hi im angela diagnosed a while ago now type 2
would like to chat with people that have hypers
 

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- What is your name? Susannah
- How old are you? 55
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? Wales (GB)
- Which city/area do you live in? South Wales (Newport)
- Are you religious? Nope
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Kind, Impatient, don't suffer fools gladly
- Do you have any pets? Yes, 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? None
- Do you get angry easily? Yes, unfortunately
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Just my ears, I did have my nose pierced when I was younger
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Don't really have any 5, but I guess at a push Gabrielle, Catherine Jenkins, Meatloaf, Take That and Abba (lol very ecliptic)
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Lol I like all sorts
- What is your favourite flag? The Welsh flag of course! We have a Huge Dragon!!!
- Ever gone camping? Once
- Ever been in love? Once
- Ever used fake tan? Lol yes
- Which countries have you visited? New Zealand, Spain, Greek Islands, Belgium, France & Portugal
- Favourite city? York
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
- List your five favourite films. LOTR x3(They are beyond compare) Sense & Sensibility, The Polar Express
- Are you wealthy? I wish
- Do you work? If so, as what? Yes Accounts Assistance
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
- What do you like most about yourself? Am hardworking and Loyal
- What do you like least about yourself? Can be demotivated
 
 
Wegovy ozempic said:
hi im angela diagnosed a while ago now type 2
would like to chat with people that have hypers
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Hi Angela,

I saw you posted a question on your profile. It won't get much traction there, it's better to post any inquiries in a post on the forum itself.

What meat to eat? Any, really, if it's not overly processed with a lot of additives in. Often when meat's bulked up with starches or sugars, it'll make your blood sugars spike. You're on insulin though, so I'm not entirely sure how to advise you. Beef, pork, poultry, mutton, fish etc on their own won't spike you, it's coatings and additives that might. Do you follow a certain diet, are you trying to come off insulin? If you're on a fixed dose, changing to a lower carb diet may result in hypo's, so do test a lot and be careful, eh.

Anyway, welcome to the forum, hope we can be of help,
Jo
 
Hi, behind my heron facade, I’m Mike Eccles a 75 year old retired HR Consultant and Chemical Engineer. As you might guess I really enjoy bird watching and photography. I was given diabetes by the long term high dose steroids I had to take a decade ago when I suffered from polymyalgia rheumatica. I moved through challenging medication control to dietary control (I.e. eat normally!) until recently. Without realising it, my eating habits had drifted into less good ones, enjoying cake, biscuit, sweet desserts and the like. As a result my HBA1C rose unacceptably and I’m now trying to cope with Metformin, as well as tackling my diet! Ah, happy days. I look forward to learning from everyone here.
 
Hi and welcome.
I watch a grumpy looking heron in one of my local parks, and enjoy watching birdlife , too. Not good with a camera, though.
Have a read around the forums. There is some info for new members below my signature. Ask questions. Members are generally very helpful.
 
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