Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

[WACPND]

What is your name? Billy
- How old are you? 58
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? Scotland
- Which city/area do you live in? Renfrewshire
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Friendly, witty and loyal
- Do you have any pets? No
- Microsoft or Apple? Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Like all sports
- Do you get angry easily? Sometimes
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Sex Pistols, the Exploited, ACDC, Motorhead and GBH
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Punk
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Sense8, Firefly, Game of Thrones, the Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead
- List your five favourite films. all Bourne movies, John Wick, all Marvel movies, all DC movies and the Adjustment Bureau
- What is your favourite flag? Saltire
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited? Spain, Italy and England
- Favourite city? Glasgow
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what? Yes, nightshift fork lift truck driver
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Interior design
- What do you like most about yourself? Sense of Humour
- What do you like least about yourself? Clumsiness

 

[ksw]

Kim
60
female
US
East Central Illinois
Spiritual (not religious)
Kind/Generous/Accepting
No pets

 

[Mr MODY]

- What is your name? - Andrew
- How old are you? - mid 50's
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? Australia
- Which city/area do you live in? South West England
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Weird, Honest, Difficult
- Do you have any pets? Yes
- Microsoft or Apple? Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Swimming, Cycling
- Do you get angry easily? Not so much now I have retired
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? No
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Cold Chisel, Kiss, Pendulum
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Electronic
- What is your favourite flag? I don't have one.
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? No, I am still in love.
- Ever used fake tan? Yes
- Favourite city? I don't have one.
- List your five favourite TV programmes. I don't have one.
- List your five favourite films. I don't have one.
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what? No
- What do you like most about yourself? That I met my wife
- What do you like least about yourself? My inability of spontaneity

 

[Brownie0504]

This thread will hopefully let us to get to know one another better and allow us to see which users we might share similarities with. I've listed a set of questions below that you can answer to tell us more about yourself. By no means do you have to answer all of them, and if you feel like adding further information, feel free.

- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name?
- How old are you?
- Are you male or female?
- Which country are you from?
- Which city/area do you live in?
- Are you religious?
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
- Do you have any pets?
- Microsoft or Apple?
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
- Do you get angry easily?
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
- What is your favourite flag?
- Ever gone camping?
- Ever been in love?
- Ever used fake tan?
- Which countries have you visited?
- Favourite city?
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
- List your five favourite films.
- Are you wealthy?
- Do you work? If so, as what?
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
- What do you like most about yourself?
- What do you like least about yourself?

Have fun!

Include a photo here if you wish to. - when I work out how to
- What is your name? Denise
- How old are you? 52
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? England
- Which city/area do you live in? East London
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Friendly, loyal, kind
- Do you have any pets? No
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Swim
- Do you get angry easily? No
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Just ear piercing
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Spandau ballet, miles cyrus, Ed sheeran, wet wet wet Bryan adams
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Pop
- What is your favourite flag? St George's cross
- Ever gone camping? Nope
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? Yes
- Which countries have you visited? Bali, USA, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Egypt, cape verde, Dominican Republic, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France.
- Favourite city? London
- List your five favourite TV programmes. NCIS, NCIS la, blue bloods, masterchef, Saturday night takeaway.
- List your five favourite films shawshank redemption, dirty dancing, the wedding singer. A few good men, 50 first dates
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what? Yes local Government Officer
- List the subjects you study/have studied. The usual plus level 3 management. Psh diploma
- What do you like most about yourself? My eye colour
- What do you like least about yourself? My weight

 

[Bunnybar86]

My name is Barbara I have had type2 Diabetes for 41 years on Humulin M3 16units bd

 

[jessdaz]

Hi, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Jess, I live in Bedford and was diagnosed type 2 just over a year ago, I have been struggling with medication as metformin makes me sick, so I am moving onto insulin injections in the next few weeks, I had some abnormal liver function tests so has meant a delay while I was seen by the liver specialist but looks like all good…. I am a mum of 3 and nanny to a beautiful granddaughter… my youngest daughter is a type 1 diabetic and was diagnosed aged 6 in full DKA she is now 15, she is on Medtronic 750g pump with guardian sensors on a amazing closed loop system. Will be looking forward to engaging in the forums and checking out the low carb recipes!!

 

[Karl01325]

What is your name? Karl
- How old are you? 64
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? England
- Which city/area do you live in? North East
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Caring, Temperamental, Independent
- Do you have any pets? No
- Microsoft or Apple? Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? powerlifting, motorcycling, cycling.
- Do you get angry easily? Sometimes
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Tool, Coheed and Cambria, Incubus
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? progressive metal
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Star Trek, The Expanse, Babylon 5
- List your five favourite films. Pulp Fiction, The Matrix, Withnail and I
- What is your favourite flag? Union Flag
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited? America, Peru, South Africa, China, Turkey, Europe
- Favourite city? London
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what? Carer
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Electrical Engineering, Philosophy, Economics
- What do you like most about yourself? Integrity
- What do you like least about yourself? Temper.

 

[Karl01325]

I’m 64 and in January 2023 I had an Hb1ac of 46, this January I managed to reduce that number to 42 (which just happens to be the answer to the question of life according to the Hitchhikers Guide). I lost over 30lbs and I’m hoping to get below the magic 42 number on my next blood test.

 

[lklpkl]

Hi, new to the Forum. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes three weeks ago.
I was prescribed Metformin standard which made me really sick, now I am taking Metformin slow release 500mgw hich I seem to be able to tolerate at the moment.
I would be interested to know if anyone has had any issues with Metformin ?

 

[emmakx]

what's ur name?
- im emma!!
how old are you?
- im 17
which country are you from?
- im from Scotland but I moved when I was 6
where do u live now?
- I live in the south of England
are you religious?
- no im not
do you have any pets?
- yes I had 5 dogs but 2 of them aren't here anymore
microsoft or apple?
-apple
which sports do u like/play?
- I like most sports but I don't play on any teams or anything
do you get angry easily?
- I do, im a very emotional person
do you have any piercings or tattoos?
- no tattoos yet but I've got my 1sts, 2nds, helix, nose, tongue and my belly done
5 fav musicians?
- one direction(and them solo off), Justin bieber, noah Kahan, Taylor swift, bts
ever been in love?
- I don't think so no
ever used fake tan?
- yes im a weekly user of it...
which countries have u visited?
- france, spain, germany, italy, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, austria, czech, netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Poland. ive been to a lot of places... ( not including uk)
fav city?
- oaza in croatia
5 fav tv shows?
- greys anatomy, criminal minds, hollyoaks, reign, doom at your service
5 fav films
- conjuring series, frozen, insidious series. I cant think of any more.
are you wealthy?
- im not sure if I am but my parents have money
do you work?
- im an apprentice support worker!!
what do u like the most about ur self?
- I always try to make others happy
what do u like the least about your self?
im very negative about myself and cant say no

im type 1 diabetic and was diagnosed in may of 2021, both my older brother and mum are also diabetic. I struggle with my diabetes a lot and I feel like I've still not accepted it. I think im still in the honeymoon phase as ill go months without taking it until im made to do it but it never lasts long. I know the dangers of not taking it as I've been told I could die in a year or two and all the problems that comes before dying but it doesn't affect me or make me want to take it but I feel like i'm starting to face the dangers as I was in hospital last week because of it. I want to get better at controlling my diabetes but it just feels too much and me not taking it means I don't have to think about diabetes therefore I don't have it. I do want to get better but its a big struggle for me so if you know ways to let me know please.
I don't really have anyone or anything to just let this out to at, ik my family have diabetes but I don't like to talk to them about it as it seems they don't understand how I'm feeling. Sorry for the rant!!

 

[Susie1961]

This thread will hopefully let us to get to know one another better and allow us to see which users we might share similarities with. I've listed a set of questions below that you can answer to tell us more about yourself. By no means do you have to answer all of them, and if you feel like adding further information, feel free.

- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name?
- How old are you?
- Are you male or female?
- Which country are you from?
- Which city/area do you live in?
- Are you religious?
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
- Do you have any pets?
- Microsoft or Apple?
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
- Do you get angry easily?
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
- What is your favourite flag?
- Ever gone camping?
- Ever been in love?
- Ever used fake tan?
- Which countries have you visited?
- Favourite city?
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
- List your five favourite films.
- Are you wealthy?
- Do you work? If so, as what?
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
- What do you like most about yourself?
- What do you like least about yourself?

Have fun!

 

[LibbyAnn]

Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name?
Ann
- How old are you?
55
- Are you male or female?
Female.
- Which country are you from?
Ireland
- Which city/area do you live in?
Dublin
- Are you religious?
Christian
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Outgoing , friendly , impatient
- Do you have any pets?
A dog
- Microsoft or Apple?
Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Golf but don’t have time
- Do you get angry easily? Yes but I bottle it
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Ears
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Really various
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? 70/80s
- What is your favourite flag? Scottish
- Ever gone camping? Once
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? Yes
- Which countries have you visited?
Scotland wales England France USA Spain Italy Germany Holland Greece Austria Malaysia for work
- Favourite city? London
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Golden girls , greys anatomy , blue bloods
- List your five favourite films.
Love actually
Dirty Dancing.
All the Die hards
- Are you wealthy?
No
- What do you like most about yourself?
My nose
- What do you like least about yourself?
Over time I am grateful for the body I have but would say my feet

My partner is a non compliant diabetic . I cannot say if he is type 1, 2 or 1.5 . He has run into complications now due to an injury and has been advised to take his health seriously. After years of me begging him he is going to try get it sorted . I hope it’s not too late for him .
I am worried that they will put him on something that will make him sick as he is immobile at the moment . Fingers crossed he gets sorted

 

[Emyy]

Hi everyone,

- What is your name ?
Emeline
- How old are you?
23
- Are you male or female?
Female
- Which country are you from?
France
- Which city/area do you live in?
Paris
- Are you religious?
No
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Empathic, Good listener, Driven
- Do you have any pets?
No unfortunately
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft all the way, iOS confuses me
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
I like watching ice dancing
- Do you get angry easily?
It depends
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
No
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Adele, Taylor Swift, LEON, Little Mix, TWICE
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Definitely pop
- What is your favourite flag?
Never really thought about it, I'd say the South-Korean one
- Ever gone camping?
Noo and I don't think I would
- Ever been in love?
Yess
- Ever used fake tan?
Noo
- Which countries have you visited?
Spain, UK, Hong Kong, Vietnam
- Favourite city?
By the looks, Tokyo
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
None I seldomly watch TV
- List your five favourite films.
At the moment, love Legally Blonde, Free Guy, Zootopia, The Adam Project, Code White (someone did a Disney+ watch session recently..)
- Are you wealthy?
No(t) yet we stay hopeful
- Do you work? If so, as what?
I am an apprentice project manager in a corporate company
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Biology (major in pathophysiologies), Biomedical Management, Marketing
- What do you like most about yourself?
My passion
- What do you like least about yourself?
My propensity to overthink

 

[Nelly2712]

What is your name?
Neil
- How old are you?
42
- Are you male or female?
Male
- Which country are you from?
UK
- Which city/area do you live in?
Wirral
- Are you religious?
No
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
- Do you have any pets?
Yes 1
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Rugby/ football
- Do you get angry easily?
Not usually
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? None
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Arctic Monkeys
The Clash
Nirvana
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Generally Punk, but do like a bit of classical (random I know)
- What is your favourite flag? Mexico
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited?
USA, Portugal, France, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Greece, Australia, Singapore, Mexico, Guatamala, Belize, Cuba, Spain.
- Favourite city? Melbourne
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
The Wire,
Band of Brothers
Breaking Bad
- List your five favourite films.
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Big Fish
City of God
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what? Yes, in Technical Support
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
All the usual at school. Photography and accounting.
- What do you like most about yourself? Not a lot
- What do you like least about yourself? Everything else

 

[Geordie_Lass_JS]

HI I'm Joules, I'm 54, type 2 on insulin.
I was diagnosed in 2012.

 

[Pipp]

Hello Joules, @Geordie_Lass_JS
and welcome.

 

[Madhuskies]

What is your name? Tony
- How old are you? 48
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? England
- Which city/area do you live in? West Yorkshire
- Are you religious? no
- Pick three words to describe your personality. wacky, fun, easy going
- Do you have any pets? yes, 6 cats, 2 dogs and 4 horses ( horses dont live in the house obviously )
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? dont play sports
- Do you get angry easily? Depends on the situation, but not as a rule
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? yes i have 4 tattoos, 1 on each shoulder and 1 on each wrist
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Dont have a favourite i listen to a wide range, from country to heavy Metal
- Ever gone camping? yes when i was younger
- Ever been in love? Yes, happily married for 20 years, made a couple of mistakes before i found the right one.
- Ever used fake tan? No
- Which countries have you visited?Corfu, France, Tennerifie
- Favourite city? Dont really have one/
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
- List your five favourite films. Jaws, Hellraiser, Sing, All the star wars
- Are you wealthy? No
- Do you work? If so, as what? I work as a service delivery analyst.
- What do you like most about yourself? my adaptability & caring nature
- What do you like least about yourself? my weight, how i can get into my own head and over think things.

 

[PumpenBiene]

Hello, I am Tanja, 45 years old, female and live in Germany. My home town is Mannheim in Baden-Württemberg.
I have 2 cats, well actually tomcats.
I like listening to punk and rock music. I'm married and have 2 children. I trained as a dental administrative assistant, but I decided to go back to university. I'm studying social work and I almost enjoy it. In my free time I play theatre, like to be outdoors and enjoy hiking.
I have had type I diabetes for more than 20 years. I have had an insulin pump almost from the beginning, currently the Ypsopump. I've only had the glucose sensor for about a year and the Loop since last November. I don't think it's running smoothly yet, especially because the Loop is so slow to respond.

So much for now best regards
Tanja

 

[OldMiner64]

- What is your name? Andy
- How old are you? Almost 60
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? England.
- Which city/area do you live in? Close to Sheffield and Rotherham
- Do you have any pets? Yeah, I have a dog and five cats
- Do you get angry easily? No, life's too short to be angry
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? Three tattoos, all Reapers
- Ever gone camping? More than a few times but not for a good many years now
- Do you work? If so, as what?
I do, not long since finished after 30 years in IT but now in Customer Service.

 

[Tymeklimek13]

Hi , my name is Tymek . I live in Poland . I am 15 years old and my diabetes was diagnosed 3 months ago . I have diabetes MODY .