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Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

Hi everyone. Here's the answers to some of the questions:

- What is your name?
Gary Shaw

- How old are you?
Almost 41 (feel like a teenager saying that, lol)

- Are you male or female?
Male

- Diabetes status?
I'm a type 1 diabetic on insulin and have been since I was 13

- Which country are you from?
England

- Which city/area do you live in?
I live in South London

- Are you religious?
Weird that this question features so early....but no, I'm not religious at all

- Do you have any pets?
Two house cats

- Microsoft or Apple?
Apple

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
I cycle

- Do you get angry easily?
I don't think so; less as I've gotten older

- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
3 tattoo's (right shoulder, left wrist, left ankle), no piercings

- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Far too many that I like, the favourites change all the time

- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Pop / Dance

- What is your favourite flag?
I quite like the simplicity of the Japanese flag but I'm also a fan of Italy and their flag evokes lots of positive memories

- Ever gone camping?
Once, not really for me.

- Ever been in love?
Yup.

- Ever used fake tan?
Yup

- Which countries have you visited?
UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland, France, Andorra, Vatican City, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Luxembourg, Maldives, Mexico, USA, Canada and India

- Favourite city?
Los Angeles

- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Big Bang Theory, Question Time, The New Normal, 2 Broke Girls, Star Trek

- List your five favourite films.
Anything Star Trek, Loose Cannons, Toy Story 3

- Do you work? If so, as what?
Yup

- List the subjects you study/have studied.
English Literature
 
Here goes:
I'm Alastair Knox, a mere male youth at 70 years old; :lol:
I'm Northern Irish by birth but now live in Paisley, nr. Glasgow
I'm possibly boring, boring and boring - I have no pets at present but did have a hamster called Scamp many years ago
I'm have to say 'Microsoft' or anyone else except Apple;
I am an armchair sports fan - F1, rugby, football, cycling
I have a liking for nearly all types of music pop to classical with the exception of today's trendy 'screeching' that passes for singing;
Since I retired I have holidayed across Europe and North America, with my stand-out favourite city being San Francisco.
Am I wealthy? What a ridiculous question for a UK pensioner. :!:
More to be revealed in in my next chapter.
 
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- What is your name? Kirsten Jacqueline Madeleine
- How old are you? 17
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? England
- Which city/area do you live in? Reading
- Are you religious? Yes
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Loud, bubbly, daydreamer
- Do you have any pets? 1 cat (Lily Mae)
- Microsoft or Apple? Apple if it wasn't so expensive
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Ice skating
- Do you get angry easily? ...yeah
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Doubles on both ears
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. McFly, The Vamps, The Kaiser Chiefs, Coldplay, Two Door Cinema Club
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Pop/rock/indie
- What is your favourite flag? Union Jack
- Ever gone camping? Once
- Ever been in love? No
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited? Spain,
Tunisia, USA, France, Belgium, Germany
- Favourite city? London/Frankfürt a. Main
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Doc Martin, Miranda, Who Do You Think You Are, My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, Call The Midwife
- List your five favourite films. How to train your dragon, Tangled, Brave, The Help, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what? Yes, shop assistant
- List the subjects you study/have studied. History, English language, Philosophy and Ethics & French
- What do you like most about yourself? Bubbles
- What do you like least about yourself? Short temper
 

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Hi! My name is Cristian. I'm 28, male. I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I've been a DT1 since I was 6. Got to the hospital with 829 mg/dl. I use Insulin shots (currently Novo Nordisk's Levemir). I have a good resistance for low or high levels (talkin´under 21 mg/dl and above 500 mg/dl -- of course this are not usual levels, happened a few times). Last Hb1ac gave 6.1.

I am very-very shy, a dreamer, Ok, I'm Pisces. I don't have any pets currently, but I'd prefer cats to any other.
I use Apple now (had PCs and Windows for 12 years, it was enough). I used to be a good goalkeeper, but I don't do any sports now, just Gym three times a week and some jogging maybe.

Might get irritated sometimes, yes, I don't have tattoos or piercings.

I LOVE MUSIC, in fact for me, playing the guitar is the only activity that would change any mood into a good mood easily. The Beatles is the best group in the world for me. Besides that I like pretty much everything about the 60's, 90's and the 80's one-hit-wonders.

I am a Graphic Designer. I speak spanish, english, I little bit of french and a little bit of portuguese.
I don't use fake tan; went camping once; love french fries and asado, used to love Coca-Cola Light but I've been able to quit without using AA's 12 steps; been to Brazil and Uruguay, love the beach; I use a trench when it rains; I'm not wealthy (though our president said so recently…) but i'm very happy; have a special person in my life whom I love, been living together for 7 years now; so do I love my brother and my sister.

-- I'm glad I found this place to share experiences with others, to be able to help and get help! Let's get started!!
 
Chapter 2:
No, I don't get angry easily but when I do ...
Tattoo or piercings: No
Favourite bands/musicians: Moody Blues (very under-rated band in the UK); Queen; Dire Straits, U2, Bon Jovi, Cold-play, Snow Patrol, Jean-Michel Jarre, and for individuals, I've got to include Sinatra, Josh Groban, Noah Stewart, Rod Stewart, Adele,
Favourite Flag? Northern Ireland ! (where I was born)
Fake Tan? No
Countries visited: Most major European, USA, Canada
TV programmes: Pointless, HIGNFY, won't mention the soaps, River City (Scotland), News, Merlin (when it was on);
Films: The Magnificent 7 (one of the best films ever made); The Shawshank Redemption, Saving Private Ryan, Les Miserables, Zero Dark Thirty;
Work? Don't be silly - I'm retired! but in a previous life - Chartered Civil Engineer and University Lecturer
Like most - Fair-minded
Like least - my nose
Here endeth the story for now :yawn:
 
Hi my name is karen, i`m a christian 8) , i am married with a fab husband simon, 3 kids lottie who`s 19, sam who`s 18 and tom who`s 15, 3 horses, 6 cats and 2 dogs :crazy: .
i am 47yrs old on the outside and 16 on the inside :lol:
i have and still am really struggling to come to terms with my diabetes-have no idea why!! i am a bit rebellious at times and i certainly have been rebellious with my diabetes. but i am SLOWLY realizing that i need to take it on board that i have been diagnosed with diabetes and to take it seriously-hence why i have joined this forum, with the hope that you guys will help and support me in my journey
i live in the lake district -born and bred!!
the best three words to describe me .....i think!! are
crazy, passionate, loving oh and confused.com!!
I love my horses and compete and hack out on them with my daughter lottie. im very lazy with other activities im afraid.that`s probably it about me.
 
Hi Everyone,
I'm Ian and not just new to this forum but new to joining any kind of forum, so please be patient. I am male which you probably gathered and 66 years old (that was difficult). I am from Chelmsford (England) and diagnosed 6 months ago with Type 1 diabetes. I had quite serious DKA (my blood glucose was 27mmol/L on admission) and spent 5 days in hospital. I was one of those people (e.g. Theresa May) originally diagnosed with Type 2 and put on Metformin. My GP said go away and come back in 3 months for a second blood test and we'll see how the pills are working. But, not surprisingly I just got worse until my wife forced me to visit my GP again who for the first time tested my blood glucose on a meter and immediately called for an ambulance which took me to hospital. I just wished they had used a meter earlier. Although I am grateful to my GP for referring me, I am perhaps more grateful to my wife.
By the way I am retired so have more time on my hands to manage my diabetes. I was diagnosed in March 2013 and introduced to carb counting. I take Novorapid for bolus injections 3 times daily and Levemir before bed. My DNs' say I am doing well and my first ever HbA1c was 7.6 but I'm hoping to better that next time. I do have one problem which is high BG readings before bedtime. My DN says I have to move around more to get the insulin to work more effectively but does this mean I can never relax!!
That's about it for now. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks everyone, nice meeting you all.
 
 
I could not be bothered to sit here all day doing this.
I was born in Newcastle UK 1943 but have lived here in Australia since 1971
 
Hi l'm Les new this forum some personal stuff l'm a 56 yr old Afro Caribbean man and a type 2 diabetic i like politics, music,particularly
80's jazzfunk ,R&B house and garage. I've been a diabetic for close on 10yrs and i'm still struggling with my weight and blood gloucose levels, i'm also on insulin and i have toxic relationship with food.I'd love to hear from anybody in a similar state.
 
Hi folks - I am a retired research librarian currently living in Canada although I was born in the UK - Portsmouth to be precise. I am an 'online junkie' and spend most of my day on the Internet [Facebook anyone?]. An animal lover and a 'near-vegan' I have three dogs and three cats and would have more if my husband would let me! I like all kinds of music from Soul to Opera but I'm afraid 'country' and 'RAP' leaves me with a headache. Eminem is OK sometimes even though he does sound like a carbohydrate overloaded chocolate candy. I was diagnosed with Type II about 5-6 years ago and must admit that I've been a little blase with it. I've cheated a lot and since my disease was always well controlled with Metformin I felt free to indulge in chocolate bars, cake and ice-cream once in a while [in 'reasonable' moderation - I thought ...]. Admittedly I have been mostly in denial I would say and doctors are not much help here - they mostly renew your prescription, tickle your feet once in while and send you on your way. I had one meeting with a nutritionist who talked about meal substitutions i.e. one carb for one protein or some such gobbledygook that I couldn't really understand but was too arrogant to say so. However, despite myself and my willful ignorance I've managed to keep my blood glucose levels in reasonable shape until recently when I went for an annual eye test and got a big shock! They found what they called 'Diabetic changes' in one eye together with a cataract. I was shocked rigid. Here I was, sailing along, mostly ignoring my condition when it suddenly got real. In something of a panic I have now reverted to a 'good' diet - I think. My problem is as a near-vegan [I still eat free-range eggs and honey] it's hard to come up with meal ideas that will also feed my family. I don't want to have to cook several meals at once - one for me and another for the family - I want to make good satisfying food that will be tasty and nutritious for all of us. I can live without cake and ice-cream but potatoes are my big weakness. Does anyone have a vegan meal plan that is not just lettuce and beans? My husband and son [also vegan] are big guys - 'meat substitute' and potatoes types ;o) I'm wondering if I just make my regular meals but cut them in half for me - is that a plan? Any advice welcome - cheers
 
Hi everyone! I'm Arianna. 35, from Italy. At the moment, I'm a full-time mother of two little "angels".

I'm at your beck and call if you need advices about diabetes 1 and pregnancy =)


Something more about me


- Which city/area do you live in? Rome

- Are you religious? no

- Pick three words to describe your personality: rational, joyful, inquiring

- Do you have any pets? cat

- Microsoft or Apple? both of them

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Hiking (and travelling and reading )

- Do you get angry easily? I have a very strong sense of justice so... :twisted:

- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? yes, a quite big samurai on my right leg

- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Katzenjammer, Chopin, Queen, Kane
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What would you say your favourite music genre is? So many...

- What is your favourite flag? I'm not so patriotic so flags don't make much sense to me

- Ever gone camping? yes

- Ever been in love? of course

- Ever used fake tan? No. I like my pallor :lol:

- Which countries have you visited? most of Europe, Argentina, Japan, Mexico

- Favourite city? Rome is stunning but London and Buenos Aires are better cities to live in

- List your five favourite TV programmes: BBC period dramas, Sherlock and many tv series

- List your five favourite films: I like Michel Gondry's movies, Woody Allen and a few Italian movies as Mediterraneo and La vita è bella.

- Are you wealthy? middle-upper class

- Do you work? If so, as what? At the moment, I'm a full-time (happy) mother

- List the subjects you study/have studied. Marketing, latin. greek, italian literature

- What do you like most about yourself? No idea

- What do you like least about yourself? Not so many things after all
 
 
- What is your name? Ana
- How old are you? 27
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? United Kingdom
- Which city/area do you live in? London
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Eccentric, Cynical, Happy
- Do you have any pets? Guinea Pig, Rabbits, Dog , Hamster
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Running
- Do you get angry easily? No, Only When Hypo :lol:
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Ears, Naval
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Too many to name!
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Rock, Metal, etc
- What is your favourite flag? Union Jack of course!
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Favourite city? London
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Big Bang Theory , Csi's , True Crime stuff
- List your five favourite films. Too many! I'm a movie addict
- Are you wealthy? Not yet
- Do you work? If so, as what? Office
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
- What do you like most about yourself? My personality and Genuineness
- What do you like least about yourself? Diabetes! :roll:
 


- Include a photo here if you wish to.

Oh, now, I don't have the money to warrantee other peoples' monitors, so I'll keep my picture out of this

- What is your name?

I'm Sharon

- How old are you?

49, for another month or so.

- Are you male or female?

Female
- Which country are you from?

Canada

- Which city/area do you live in?

Lethbridge, Alberta

- Are you religious?

I used to be, I'm more of a spiritual person now, than religious.

- Pick three words to describe your personality.

Artistic, Expressive, Caring

- Do you have any pets?

Alexander Franklin James, one of the premiere American train robbers, the brother of Jesse James

- Microsoft or Apple?

Microsoft, but I do like what Apple can do, as well!

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?

I love to swim, used to be quite the walker, as well. Former did a good bit of mixed martial arts.

- Do you get angry easily?

If there's just cause, I can. Always my effort to see the true meaning of things, first.

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

Let's not mention that, other than that I have pierced ears

- List your five favourite musicians/bands.

Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Nickelback

- What would you say your favourite music genre is?

There's no easy answer to that

- What is your favourite flag?

The flag of the State of Wyoming!

- Ever gone camping?

I used to camp through the summer, or most of it, most years. Someday, I hope to be able to do that again!

- Ever been in love?

Yes, indeed, I have been.

- Ever used fake tan?

Nope, but, I did gain an extreme love of tanning beds, for a number of years.

- Which countries have you visited?

A great many, the greatest trip I had, visiting another country, was on a visit to Jordan.

- Favourite city?

Of all time? I'd have to say it would be Athens, Greece.

- List your five favourite TV programmes.

The Simpsons, Are You Being Served?, Moonshiners, Law & Order (any series of it), NCIS

- List your five favourite films.

The Sound of Music, Grease, M*A*S*H*, The Color Purple, With Six You Get Eggroll.

- Are you wealthy?

No. Definitely not.

- Do you work? If so, as what?

I'm disabled, I used to be a silk finisher/presser in a dry cleaners.

- List the subjects you study/have studied.

English, English Lit, Music, French, Social Studies/History, General Science, Math, Psychology, Astronomy, Choir.

- What do you like most about yourself?

I am a caring person.

- What do you like least about yourself?

My brain damage, resulting from a vehicle/pedestrian accident, and the continual decline of my brain function aand physical ability after that day.

 
 
Include a photo here if you wish to. I tried, don't know if it worked LOL
- What is your name? Sinead
- How old are you? 40
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? Ireland but live in Germany
- Which city/area do you live in? Sasel in Hamburg
- Are you religious? Nope
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Impulsive, kind, obsessive
- Do you have any pets? Nope
- Microsoft or Apple? Both, we have both because I have worked for Apple and my hubby still does
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? I used to play hockey
- Do you get angry easily? Not at all
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? I have pierced ears and have a tatoo of a red rose on my back up the top
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Justin Bieber LOL. Seriously though I like all sorts of music expecially rock
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Rock
- What is your favourite flag? The irish flag of course ;-)
- Ever gone camping? Yeah I was frozen
- Ever been in love? Yes still am
- Ever used fake tan? Yes and it looked good
- Which countries have you visited? US, Germany, Ireland, Britain, Canada, Switzerland, France, Austria, Portugal, Gran Canarys
- Favourite city? Hamburg
- List your five favourite TV programmes. CSI VEgas, Bones, Criminal Minds, Law and Order SVU, Mrs Brownes boys
- List your five favourite films. Independance day, Twilight collection, Harry Potter Collection, The Hunger Games, The Matrix
- Are you wealthy? Poor like a church mouse ;-)
- Do you work? If so, as what? Not at the moment, hoping to get back next year
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Secretarial studies, Hotel management studies
- What do you like most about yourself? My eyes
- What do you like least about yourself? Being overweight
 

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