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- What is your name? Matty.
- How old are you? 38.
- Are you male or female? Male.
- Which country are you from? England.
- Which city/area do you live in? Hampshire.
- Are you religious? No - but not an atheist either!
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Quiet, Thoughtful, Straightforward
- Do you have any pets? A Retreiver called Digby.
- Microsoft or Apple? Apple!
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Not very sporty, sorry!
- Do you get angry easily? No, I'm pretty easy-going!
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Nope!
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. U2, Pink Floyd, Metallica, Joe Bonamassa, Iron Maiden.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Don't really have a favourite - just as long as it has guitars in it!!
- What is your favourite flag? Union flag of course!
- Ever gone camping? Yes - hated it!
- Ever been in love? Yes.
- Ever used fake tan? No.
- Which countries have you visited? Portugal, Ireland, Norway.
- Favourite city? London.
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Later with Jools, Top Gear, Fast Show, Lewis, Rude Tube.
- List your five favourite films. Shawshank Redemption, My Cousin Vinny, The Italian Job, You Only Live Twice, It Might Get Loud.
- Are you wealthy? I wish!! (thanks to Cameron and his cronies I haven't had a pay rise in 4 bloody years!!)
- Do you work? If so, as what? Local government officer.
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Civil Engineering.
- What do you like most about yourself? My easy-going nature.
- What do you like least about yourself? I refer the right-honerable gentleman to the answer I gave a few moments ago.
 
- What is your name - Rosemary
- How old are you- 59
- Are you male or female- female
- Which country are you from- Scotland
- Which city/area do you live in- Livingston
- Are you religious - believe in God
- Pick three words to describe your personality - helpful, sociable and fun
- Do you have any pets- no longer
- Microsoft or Apple - microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play - like to swim Love watching football
- Do you get angry easily - sometimes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where - yes - dolphin on my shoulder.
- List your five favourite musicians/bands - James Taylor, Take That and the Lighthouse Family
- What is your favourite flag - Scottish
- Ever gone camping - when a Girl Guide
- Ever been in love - yes
- Ever used fake tan -yes
- Which countries have you visited - America, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Canada, France, Spain, Canaries, Czech Republic. Portugal, Holland, Ireland, England, Morocco, Germany
- Favourite city - New York
- List your five favourite TV programmes. - Mike & Molly, The Big Bang Theory, Location, Location Location, Everyone loves Raymond and all football shows
- List your five favourite films - Mama Mia, Sound of Music, Butch Cassidy, Toy Story,
- Are you wealthy - no
- Do you work? If so, as what - Part time Civil Servant
 
sheebee said:
Hi
- What is your name?
Sheila

Im getting old and grumpy
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Hi Sheila,
Nice to meet you here. I bet you're not old and grumpy, though
 
Hi, my name is Carol and I am too jolly old 68
I was diagnosed T2 on 25 March this year with a nice high reading of 20.3 mmol/L. I am still getting use to what I can and cannot have to eat, learning what does and does not spike my B and sometimes feel frustrated that I cannot find enough recipes to have a varied diet - but I will not give up, I may fall back occasionally but it is my hope that I can eventually control it using diet and exercise alone.

My medication was changed from Gliclazide on the 1st May to 4 x 500grm Metformin. In the first three days it made me very very ill. as it was the long weekend I decided to take a chance and cut it back to 2 per day one in the morning and one with dinner. My nurse was amazed at how I had got it down so low and I told her lchf and she said keep doing what you are doing. Blood pressure has also returned to normal.
For the rest have taken the easy way and just added my answers to the questions:
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? England
- Which city/area do you live in? Kent
- Are you religious? Nope
- Pick three words to describe your personality. An Optimist, Helpful
- Do you have any pets? A Border Collie Cross
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? None - except Wii Tennis, Bowling, Slalom, Jogging & Cycling
- Do you get angry easily? Not as much as I used to ...
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Nope
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
- What is your favourite flag? Yes the Yellow or Blue ones in the garden
- Ever gone camping? Oh Yes
- Ever been in love? Of course
- Ever used fake tan? Yes, least said about that, soonest mended
- Which countries have you visited? Italy, France, Greece, Australia, Wales & Scotland
- Favourite city? Canterbury
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Antique Road Trip, Flog it, Bargain Hunt, New Tricks' Have I got News for You
- List your five favourite films. Independence Day, 8 Legged Freaks, I Robot, The Mummy, Fifth Element ...
- Are you wealthy? Yes, but not money wise
- Do you work? If so, as what? Retired
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
- What do you like most about yourself? Ability to turn my hand to most things
- What do you like least about yourself? Too podgy

And I intend to ... Have fun!
 
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Hi Carol, im new here too, a few days only. still waiting on my first appointment with diabetic nurse. looks like theres some very helpful people and advice on this site.

Sheila
 
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Hi my name is Shirley and I just started my Bydureon journey today. First injection done . I was very nervous about doing it but my nurse supervised me and gave me the confidence to do it so after a wee hestitation I took the plunge and hey guess what .....it wasnt as bad as I thought it would be.
- How old are you? 50 years young
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? Scotland
- Which city/area do you live in? Southwest
- Are you religious?
- Pick three words to describe your personality. faithfull fun flirty
- Do you have any pets? 2 dogs and 3 Lovebirds
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? I like to play Badminton (sometimes well but mostly badly)
- Do you get angry easily? depends on the circumstances
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Tatt on ankle and nose pierced
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. The Dangleberries a local up and coming scottish bagpipe rock band.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Motown and disco
- What is your favourite flag? Scottish Saltire
- Ever gone camping? Got caravan and love going away in it.
- Ever been in love? still with my one true love after 28 years
- Ever used fake tan? regularly fake bake
- Which countries have you visited? Ireland Norway and Italy
- Favourite city? Glasgow
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Sea patrol
- List your five favourite films. Awakening and Gorillas in the mist
- Are you wealthy? I wish I was but I'm poor as a church mouseI
- Do you work? If so, as what? yes in care home
- List the subjects you study/have studied. photography computers crafts dementia training
- What do you like most about yourself? my loyalty
- What do you like least about yourself? lack of money
 
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sheebee said:
Hi Carol, im new here too, a few days only. still waiting on my first appointment with diabetic nurse. looks like theres some very helpful people and advice on this site.

Sheila
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Hi Sheila, pleased to meet you, even if it under not such good circumstances. I have been using this site to gain information for the last two months, although have only joined today. In that time I have to say, that the folk on this forum have provided the most helpful advice and information to be found anywhere on the net.

I have had three get togethers with my diabetic nurse, . At the first meeting with the nurse on 2nd April, she told me that I should only eat carbs, and then only as much as I could hold in the centre of my hand, and buy a book which would tell me how much and how to cook them and to eat no fruit. However, I had already started researching on the net and found that a lot of people recommended low carbs and high fat cuisine. Anyway, I had already cut the carbs out and on the 7th April I had to see the Doc, and gave him a list of my BG to date, and he was amazed at how low it had become - How on earth have you done that he asked, and I replied lchf - well keep up the good work, the nurse will be just as amazed. My second visit didn't go too well, she had failed to put the results of the HbAc1 test that the diabetes lady had done on the 2nd April on the computer. So I need another one, which I am having done tomorrow. When reviewing my BG list she immediately said that the 5.8 I had a couple of day previously was a ... hypo ... I did say to her I don't think it is, and she said well everyone uses a different scale, and then when I said the 9.3 was a spike caused by having a couple of small pieces of roast parsnips, she just ignored it. I was to change my medication on the 3rd May and she wanted me to have both 1 Gliclazide tab and 4 x 500gr of Metformin. I asked if I could just have the Metformin and did it have to be so much. Upshot was when I went to get my medication she had not prepared the prescription and I had a lot of trouble with the surgery who did eventually fax it over to the pharmacy. Interestingly enough, she never gave a prescription for the Gliclazide!

I was so stupid as well regarding the four tablet. I have only ever had antibiotic tablets which you take 1 x 3 per day, so that is what I did with the Metformin, three days later I was very very ill - it was the May Bank Holiday weekend and I felt so bad I honestly didn't care if I saw another day . What I did do was to take two at night for two days, then only 1 on the 3rd evening, and ever since I have been taking 1 after breakfast and one after dinner and everything is just fine and dandy and when I saw her this week and explained everything, she was fantastic about it all. My faith has been restored. . She is really pleased to see how well both my BG is and my Blood Pressure which is now down where it should be.

I wish you good health, Sheila, and do let me know how you get on both with the nurse and the new way of life, we are both having to learn how to deal with ... kind regards ... Carol
 
Hi Carol

You have had a rough time at first didnt you but it looks like you have got it sorted now so fingers crossed .

I am a bit worried about Metformin, which i think i might be offered, i dont like the sound of the Gliclazide either tho - hypos, putting on weight etc, but i will no doubt manage whichever one they give me. I will let you know how it goes... ive got all my questions ready lol

Sheila
 
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- What is your name? Dan
- How old are you? 55
- Are you male or female? male
- Which country are you from? USA
- Which city/area do you live in? Los Angeles, California
- Are you religious? no
- Pick three words to describe your personality. funny, sarcastic blunt
- Do you have any pets? 1 dog 1 cat
- Microsoft or Apple? microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? baseball
- Do you get angry easily? no
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? a panther head on my left forearm
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Pink Floyd
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? progressive rock of the 70's
- What is your favourite flag? The American flag.
- Ever gone camping? yes
- Ever been in love? yes
- Ever used fake tan? no
- Which countries have you visited? mexico and canada
- Favourite city? Los Angeles
- List your five favourite TV programmes. I don't watch TV
- List your five favourite films. Schindler's list
- Are you wealthy? In the USA? Are you kidding me?
- Do you work? If so, as what? I post on diabetic forums.
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Computer diagnostics and repair
- What do you like most about yourself? I can be me.
- What do you like least about yourself? my hair.
 

Hi Sheila, was a bit hairy, but hopefully I learned something, not sure what as yet, but doubtless I will find out in time . I felt good on the Gliclazide, but after I had the last one, it occurred to me that my appetite was increasing and my weight had gone up by 2lbs. Niot a lot, but it had taken a while to get it down. Shortly after starting the Metformin, it had returned to what it was 10st 12 1/4lbs, possibly more to do with the rather unpleasant side effects I experienced. However, and even with some heavy exercise this week, it appears I first put on 2lbs, and then today lost 1lb which has taken me back to where I was. I didn't do any exercises yesterday because I was on the knitting machine and 480 plus rows is a lot of body work .

Good to know you've got your list already - I took one, and then forgot to look at it - typical ... Carol
 
Hi, i'm trying to understand my father through this forum, since he was diabetic, i think i've never understand him enough, i hope this forum can give me "enlightment" Amen,,Nice to meet you all =)

- What is your name?
Endah Rastri (just call me Ning)
- How old are you?
25
- Are you male or female?
Female
- Which country are you from?
Indonesia
- Which city/area do you live in?
Madiun -East Java
- Are you religious?
Yes I am moslem
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Honest, to the point, easy going
- Do you have any pets?
Yes, a cat
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Cycling, swim, and weight train.
- Do you get angry easily?
Nope.
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
piercing. one in each ear.
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Sigur ros
Apocalyptica
Anna Netrebko
E.S Phostumus
Sukima Switch
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Classic, post rock, instrumental, j pop
- What is your favourite flag?
..=___=? like in game kind of thing or more serious political thing? none.
- Ever gone camping?
Everyholiday
- Ever been in love?
....ha
- Ever used fake tan?
r u kidding me?
- Which countries have you visited?
Malaysia, UEA, Singapore
- Favourite city?
Surabaya - East Java
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
i watch tv only for news.
- List your five favourite films.
eerr...documentary...
- Are you wealthy?
er...
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Bussinesswoman, clothing.
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Law
- What do you like most about yourself?
Everything
- What do you like least about yourself?
Sometimes i have not enough courage.
 
Name - Jilly
- How old are you?
55
- Are you male or female?
Female
- Which country are you from?
England
- Which city/area do you live in?
Oxfodshire
- Are you religious?
Nope
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Thoughtful, caring, kind
- Do you have any pets?
No - sadly
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft (wish I could afford to try out the other lot!
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Cycling, and skiing ( to watch only - nil sense of balance).
- Do you get angry easily? Nope.
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? Ears only.
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
U2, Gryphon, Queen, Pink Floyd, Sting/Police
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Classic & especially Elizabethan chamber music
- What is your favourite flag? The one I put together on the anti-war demos
- Ever gone camping? Yep
- Ever been in love? with camping? Yep ()
- Ever used fake tan? Nope
- Which countries have you visited?
Singapore, UEA, Russia, Germany, Latvia, Norway, Wales, Scotland, France, Italy, Canada, USA
- Favourite city? Venice
- List your five favourite TV programmes. FIVE!?! Ummm...anything with David Attenborough in it.
- List your five favourite films. Easier; Elizabeth, Brief Encounter, Pride and Prejudice (probably the Kiera Knightly version), Sense and Sensebility, Emma (hummm...probably the Gwyneth Paltrow version)
- Are you wealthy? That's a very complicated question. I live on slender means in the first world.
- Do you work? If so, as what? General do-all in the office - but it's a nice office for a charity.
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Nursing
- What do you like most about yourself? Everything, but....
- What do you like least about yourself? being fat
 
Ok, here goes.....

- What is your name?
Darren

- How old are you?
42

- Are you male or female?
Male

- Which country are you from?
United Kingdom

- Which city/area do you live in?
Essex boy innit

- Are you religious?
Spiritual but not religious...

- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Depends on my levels, can be a pussycat, or a lion with a bad toothache, typical Gemini if ya believe that stuff.

- Do you have any pets?
Not anymore

- Microsoft or Apple?
Apple is easier to swallow....

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Football, Ice Hockey

- Do you get angry easily?
Grrrrr that's a personal question (Have been lately, and I hate it)

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

- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Alter Bridge, Linkin Park, Metallica, Kings of Leon, Goo Goo Dolls

- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Well if the above answers don't give you a clue......

- What is your favourite flag?
That's a really random question?!?!

- Ever gone camping?
Yes

- Ever been in love?
Yes

- Ever used fake tan?
Lmao er no

- Which countries have you visited?
Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, France, Belgium, Austria, Holland, Greece

- Favourite city?
Don't like cities

- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Dexter, 24, Spartacus, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek

- List your five favourite films.
Aliens, Lord of the Rings (trilogy), Predator, Blues Brothers, Platoon

- Are you wealthy?
Erm most defiantly no

- Do you work? If so, as what?
Yes, general dogs body


- What do you like most about yourself?
My legs and yes.....erm that's about it really

- What do you like least about yourself?
Everything else except my eyes n legs lol
 
Hello Falam and welcome. May I ask what the name of these 4 herbs are and how you have administered them, such as raw; a herbal tea; an infusion, etc, and with what frequency and over what time frame, weeks months etc.. I am sure there will many here who will be as interested in your reply and I am.
 
I'm taking gymnema and cinnamon and I think it helps (otlr it's just me being in my honeymoon)
 
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