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Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

Hi everyone
New to this forum. Diagnosed Feb '24 after Necrotising Pancreatitis, cystitis, gall bladder removal 2019, now on insulin MDI and lots of Creon 25K...

A selection of the questions...

- What is your name? Dave
- How old are you? 64
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? UK
- Which city/area do you live in? Suffolk (rural)
- Are you religious? No but believe in God
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Quiet, caring, always searching for new things
- Do you have any pets? no
- Microsoft or Apple? neither - Linux
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? F1, golf, rugby
- Do you get angry easily? No

- Which countries have you visited? Lots of Southern Africa, Some of Europe, America
- Favourite city? Don't like cities

- Are you wealthy? Yes, but I don't have money
 
 
Hi everyone. I'm John, but usually all people call me Doe in Internet

- Include a photo here if you wish to. - nope...

- What is your name? - Well, I prefer everyone call me Doe

- How old are you? - I lost count a long time ago. I remember when they built the pyramids, I had counted, but later ... I don't remember count it again.

- Are you male or female? -I'm just one person only ..

- Which country are you from? - I am from a galaxy far, far away

- Which city/area do you live in? - Currently on Earth, but I won't be here forever.

- Are you religious? - No. I am diabetic (by the grace of God)

- Pick three words to describe your personality. - Only three?

- Do you have any pets? - I had them, but their loss hurt me deeply. And after the last one, I decided it wasn't worth the pain of losing them. Or worse, what will happen to them if you're the one who disappears?

- Microsoft or Apple? - Well, I prefer the abacus.

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? - To remain alive.

- Do you get angry easily? - I'd rather not answer you now. I'll do it when I calm down.

- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? - I've been injecting myself for many years, and I've never liked having to do it. I never understood why people prick them for pleasure.

- List your five favourite musicians/bands. I liked all the music. But each one has a time and a place

- What would you say your favourite music genre is? - A lot of music of XX century. But when I see TV programs about that I feel depressed, because a lot of them are died or very older or worst: they continue singing!!

- What is your favourite flag? - The Earth's flag. A flag that represents the entire Earth as a unit. How much VIA (Very Important Area) is an area still much smaller than the Universe itself, which is what the conventional flags represent?

- Ever gone camping? - Yes. But when I was younger I did it. But not in a conventional way. Rather, standing on the grass or sand, looking up at the sky.

- Ever been in love? - Not in the past. I continue to be in love.

- Ever used fake tan? - No. But a lot of years ago I used a carrot-based tanning lotion: It took me very little time to get a tan and the same amount of time for my tan to fall off. The superficial skin fell off in very small pieces and the quickly fan dissapeared very, very quickly.

- Which countries have you visited? - I haven't visited enough. And now I don't even know how if I can go to the next city, much less to another country.

- Favourite city? - I'm still looking. When I find it, you'll be the first one I tell. But I would like a city that :

- you can live safelys and you don't need hidden that you are diabetics.
- you can get a blood test in any place and don't need to to hide to do it.
- the things that we need to survive not only can pay the rich, and they additional medicines for the disease should be considered essential products and not pay for them with taxes as if it were a luxury cars.
- all food should have carbohydrates listed, not out of obligation, but out of respect for others (who may need it; Maybe you, bussines man, or owner of factory is cheaper for you produce all kind of food without this information now, but maybe you'll need in a future too).

At end, a better place to live an where you can live without need to go bankrupt to survive.

By now I feel fear to travel in plane and more if I would go to foreigh place and I would need explain in another language all the things that I need to travel (no in english, imagine chinese or a lot of place that you maybe would like visit like: Cambodia, South Korea, Myanmar, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Yunnan .... Maybe you believe that is enought with the english. But I can inform you from now: No. A little quantity of people that you can find maybe speak english, but if you like to travel for inside and small cityes or villages, you'll not find them. (This is real case): in a importan rail station of Pekin, the person that was attending to ticket's sell and information, I asked him: Do you understand english? And yes, he knew replay me "I don't understand" (and nothing more).

- List your 5 favourite TV programmes. (In the next post)

- List your five favourite films. - It is a short list, but I'll try it: The first Star Wars film, now called Star Wars IV: A New Hope, The Matrix (1), "Dawn Breaks, Which Is No Small Thing", The Godfather (1), Forrest Gump, Desperado, Memento, Batman (1989), Mamma Mia!, Ghost, The Ghostbusters (1984), Back to the Future (1985), Big (1988), Die Hard (1988), Heartbreak Ridge (1988), Down Periscope (1996), Sherk, The Miracle of P. Tinto (1998) ... and a lot of more (It's not fair to all the ones I leave unsaid)
- Are you wealthy? - Why? Would you be willing to propose a business to me if I were?

- Do you work? If so, as what? - Well, I worked all my life in the same work: survive. It is hard work.

- List the subjects you study/have studied. - First If I am rich, later if I am working, and all for this: Perhaps you are interested in my resume to offer me a job ?

- What do you like most about yourself? - Nothing. I'm not good enough at anything or any part of my body to be appreciated. I'm not a negative person, it's just the harsh reality.

- What do you like least about yourself? - Everything except the features listed above.

-I think this list is missing an important question: Have you ever felt discriminated against for being diabetic?
In my case, the answer is yes. And many times. I've been considered a damaged person. Considering that I've been an insulin-dependent diabetic since I was five and a half years old, I had no problem saying it until a certain age. From a certain point on, I saw that people discriminated against me for being diabetic. I've lost jobs because of it. People have tried to take advantage of me on certain occasions. Until now, I'd never dared to write about it or tell people (that I'm diabetic), since I consider it a weakness of my body, and people try to take advantage of weaknesses.
After that moment, I tried not to let those words come out of my mouth again, until now.

And it has cost me a lot to take this step and to be here now. I hope no one is offended by my answers.
 
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This list there wasn't enoght space in the previous post. Then I decided write outsided, but near of the original post:

- List your five favourite TV programmes. Only five? I like BBC series like AgathaChristie's Poirot and similar series, BennyHill, Dr.Who, Clarkson'sFarm, Dr.House, StarkTrek (and aftermaths), StarWars's aftemath. Harry Wild, Mademoiselle Holmes, "Will Trent, Special Agent", Matlock, Bright Minds, Sister Boniface Mysteries, HCI High Intellectual Capacity, All creatures great and small (2020), Ludwig (2024), Wednesday (2022),Supernatural (2005-2020), Moonflower Murders, Elsbeth, The Good Wife, Sullivan's Crossing, Tulsa king (2022), Slow Horses, The Ark, Bridgerton, McDonald & Dodds, Balthazar, Midsomer Murders, Upload, Good Omens, The Witcher, Whitstable Pearl, Jack Ryan, Sanditon, . In the last time I was interested in Kdrama (Korean Drama); one ofthen was perfect, and it constantly paid tribute to the Godfather.
And there are more.

Regards
Doe
 
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Hi everyone,
Happy to join the forum and connect with others. Here's a bit about me:

My name is Dan

I’m 48 years old

Male

From Cyprus

Living in Cyprus (originally from Sweden)

Not religious

Three words to describe me: curious, calm, practical

No pets, but I like dogs

Microsoft over Apple

I enjoy volleyball and follow football sometimes

I don’t get angry easily

No tattoos or piercings

Favourite musicians: Daft Punk, Dire Straits, Depeche Mode, Queen, The Killers

Favourite genre: Rock/electronic

Favourite flag: Cyprus — unique and meaningful

Yes, I’ve gone camping a few times

Yes, I’ve been in love

Never used fake tan

Countries visited: Germany, Ukraine, Poland, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands

Favourite city: Barcelona

Favourite TV shows: Breaking Bad, Black Mirror, The Office, The Expanse, The IT Crowd

Favourite films: Inception, Gladiator, Interstellar, Fight Club, The Grand Budapest Hotel

Wealthy? Not really, but doing okay

I work in the gaming/digital content field

Studied physics and computer science

What I like most about myself: I stay focused when needed

What I like least: I tend to overthink things

Glad to be here — looking forward to good discussions and learning from others!
 

Hi Guys,
I’m Dave, I’ll be 70 next month, I was originally diagnosed type 2 diabetic and on tablets, in ‘21 after the second covid vaccine I became ill, lost almost 3 stone in weight in 18 months and diagnosed with diverticulitis, because my glucose level rose to a point where I needed hospital treatment I ended up having CT scans, endoscopy etc.etc. It was discovered my pancreas was severely damaged and as I have never been a smoker or drinker it was deemed the damage was caused by a Covid vaccine or previous medication, I am now a type 2 diabetic with exocrine insufficienc injecting insulin 4 times a day and using 900 Pert tablets a month - so no more vaccines for me !
Love this group and information / advice is invaluable, thank you all for your inputs.
 
Hi, 66yo, still slaving over a hot workstation, diagnosed pre-d a year back @46. I was told at the surgery that 48 was the cutoff for diabetes 'proper' so this graphic puts that in a slightly different light. June25 number 45, go back in Oct - so at least I'm going in the right direction.
I found all the info overwhelming at first but there's a Swiss guy called Tom (T1) on YT and he's made (some!) sense of it for me.
 
You are much more likely to be T2 rather than T1. Thus, because they are very different diseases (T1 = no insulin produced, T2 = lots of insulin produced in desperate attempt to force glucose onto fat cells), I strongly suggest that you ignore Tom on YT and instead look only at what works for T2 diabetics, especially at the thread 'Sucess Stories in this forum:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/low-carb-success-stories.3763/ (40 pages of them - I think my success is in that thread - 5yrs in remission using LCHF with no medications)

Also this : https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-2-diabetes-reversal.209734/#post-2769658

and this one: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/share-your-progress.35874/
 
Hi I’m ALAN, 56 from Gloucestershire, happily married with a dog called Sidney. I’m an apple user, a historian by trade used to love camping but never used fake tan. Never got a tattoo, love ac dc and enjoy Bath as a town. I enjoy walking, reading and watching rugby but I’m not religious. I am recently retired and comfortable.
 
Hi All, newly diagnosed Type 2.

- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name? Ben
- How old are you? 33
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? Scotland
- Which city/area do you live in? South Ayrshire
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
- Do you have any pets? 1 cat
- Microsoft or Apple? Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Mountain Biking
- Do you get angry easily? No
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? None
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Bowling for soup, The Darkness, Linkin Park, D'artagen & HIM
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Rock
- What is your favourite flag? Red Duster
- Ever gone camping? Yes, last week.
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited? Quite a few, was in merchant navy.
- Favourite city? Edinburgh
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Grand Tour, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Police Interceptors & Wheeler Dealers
- List your five favourite films.
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what? Tug Master
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Nautical Science
- What do you like most about yourself?
- What do you like least about yourself?
 
Hi everyone, I am type 2 on tablets and so fed up of having high sugar levels, I don't think I can ever stop eating whatever I want, I just love food

- What is your name? Janice
- How old are you? 69
- Are you male or female? female
- Which country are you from? UK
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Happy Go Lucky
- Do you have any pets? No
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? 70’s
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? Yes
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what? Retired
 
Wow! What a list of (good) questions. LOL. I'll do my best to intro myself.
I was diagnosed T2 10 years ago. Joined for support and to keep learning. So glad to be a part of this forum. I've enjoyed what I've seen so far.
 
Hi my name is kukkar
I am 77 years old male.
I am of Indian origin but live in UK ,
I am a Sikh and religious,
Like sport cycling ,golf.
Hi, I am new here
My name is kukkar
77 years old male
Religion Sikh
From India, live in the UK
Personal traits,… happy go lucky.
Like golf, cycling, walks, meditation and yoga., philosophy
Microsoft or Apple,,, Apple
Getting angry…. Often but getting better.
Favourite musician… Jagjit Singh, bananarama.
Favourite flag. USA
Gone camping ….once,
Favourite cities London, New York
What I like most about myself…. I can get over anger easily.
 
- What is your name? Alex Griggio (nom de plume)

- How old are you? 44

- Are you male or female? M

- Which country are you from? UK

- Which city/area do you live in? West Midlands!!! (God's own county!)

- Are you religious? - I'm a Christian

- Pick three words to describe your personality. - Quirky, shy at first, fun

- Do you have any pets? No

- Microsoft or Apple? Apple, 100%!

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? - Love football (#YNWA)

- Do you get angry easily? No, not really. it takes a lot to get me to that unhappy place!

- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Nope! My body is a blank canvas, which i find to be counter-cultural in today's society! i'm a rebel without a Tat!

- List your five favourite musicians/bands. - Fred Hammond / Jamiroquai / Stevie Wonder / Omar / Lecrae

- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Either Rap or funk

- What is your favourite flag? The Jamaican flag! Out of many, one people!

- Ever gone camping? - Yes

- Ever been in love? - yes

- Ever used fake tan? ...if you saw me you would know that this is a ridiculous question to ask!

- Which countries have you visited? Jamaica, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malawi, Ethiopia, and the US

- Favourite city? Florence

- List your five favourite TV programmes. Don't watch enough TV to answer. I'm more of a streamer and i avoid series. You could chuck The Chosen in there, that's about it.

- List your five favourite films. I'm a big Marvel guy, and I love Star Wars. Other than that, The Matrix and Back To The Future pretty much cover it.

- Are you wealthy? No

- Do you work? If so, as what? I work in logistics

- List the subjects you study/have studied. Psychology graduate. Love French and Italian also.

- What do you like most about yourself? I'm inquisitive and i have an affinity for all things musical

- What do you like least about yourself? I sometimes am too timid and don't take enough risks
 
Hi I'm Josephine Brennan (female) I go by Jo, I'm 53, kinda missed my birthday this year, due to exhaustion after watching Jeff Dunham in Manchester and complications with Mounjaro. I live near Preston in Lancashire, I'm a hereditary wytch, although I only found that out in my mid twenties. Like most wytches I have cats, although the black one prefers my son and housemate (son's father - he moved in to look after Connor while I was at University in 2010 and hasn't left).

I currently have 5 tattoos on my back, 4 on my torso. 1 on each bicep and each ankle. My ears are pierced 3 times, and I have a belly piercing.

The most I like about myself is my brilliant blue eyes and my face, because nobody believes my age when I tell them.
 

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T2 for 20 years. "Progressive" as is Diabetes described means that as at 2025 (And the age of 75) I have "Progressed" to lots of drugs and slow acting insulin. Recently gone over to CGM. The graph has taught me much about how BG moves hour by hour, meal by meal etc, which has enabled me to adjust diet to get my Hba1c thingy down to a more acceptable level. But the system is not without its technical difficulties, which I am currently seeking to understand.
 
Hi everyone!
I will answer a few of the questions and introduce myself
I am in my 60s and live in Hampshire in the UK. My pronouns are she/her.
I have 3 wonderful children, whom I should thank for gestational diabetes, a wonderful husband and two felines, who are obviously more important than all of us.
 
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