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divingrichard said:
I can't find the form to fill in to introduce myself. How do I get to it?
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Hi drivingrichard, I'm new to the forum and have the same problem. Glad it's not just me! I'll keep an eye out for the response but did you notice there's a question on there asking if you're wealthy? Not entirely happy with that one as I can't for the life of me imagine why that should be relevant...
 
Hello and welcome @divingrichard and @TrishMabey .
Sorry you are having difficulty with this thread.

It was set up many years ago, mainly as an ‘icebreaker’ . So anyone new, and not sure where to make a first post had something to start with.

There is no obligation to answer any of the questions , unless you want to.

There is no form to fill in, either. If you choose to you can go to the first post in the thread, copy it, and respond to some of the questions.
Alternatively, just check out some of the threads that interest you and ask your own questions.

Moderators have info for new members in their signatures, at the end of their posts. You will find mine by scrolling to the end of this one.

Hope you find the info you are looking for.
Best wishes,
Pipp.
 
Hi, I'm Trish and new to the forum.

I've been trying to post the newbie form but it keeps telling me there's a problem with it. Apparently, my answers are 'spammy' or 'inappropriate'! Made me laugh a bit but I can't figure out what it's so offended by.

Sooo, I'm 64 years old and was diagnosed with T2D about two months. I live in the West Midlands but originally from Bournemouth. Retired early so no longer work.

No sports and my days are filled looking after my rather poorly partner.

Love all sorts of music from Classical to heavy rock. Really enjoy a good police drama.

Regards Trish,,,
 
TrishMabey said:
I've been trying to post the newbie form but it keeps telling me there's a problem with it. Apparently, my answers are 'spammy' or 'inappropriate'! Made me laugh a bit but I can't figure out what it's so offended by.
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The forum has a sometimes overzealous filter to prevent new members from posting links to disencourage spammers. This includes links/replies to an old post.
If this happened in this thread, it may be the filter caught your reply or copying the first post in this thread. Very annoying!
 
Giverny said:
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!
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Hi I'm sonia I like camping I'm in the UK been type 2 for about 10 years now still don't understand it sort of avoided it been on insulin awhile and units are on the rise so I want to reduce my insulin get some good tips and a better understanding of it all. Married 3 Grown on up kids 5 grandkids I just really need to get a handle on this myself take some control so to speak I'm fun loving bubbly and very empathic in nature so I'm glad I've joined as I've been putting it off but I'm now ready thanks guys
 
- Include a photo here if you wish to.
Im here on the left :p


- What is your name?
Debbie


- How old are you ?
61 :oops:


- Are you male or female?
Female


- Which country are you from?
UK

- Which city/area do you live in?
Swindon, Wiltshire


- Are you religious
No


- Do you have any pets?
Yes i have a beautiful little Rat Terrier called Codie :clown:


- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft


- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Used to ride my horse ( Domino) all the time in my younger days. When he got his wings at the grand old age of 36 he could not be replaced. He meant the world to me :(


- Do you get angry easily ?
I wouldn't say so. It takes alot to anger me !


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


- List your five favourite musicians/bands.


- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
80's but love the 70's also



- Ever gone camping?
yes

- Ever been in love?
Twice and never again hahaha :happy:


- Ever used fake tan?
Nope


- Which countries have you visited?
Florida Usa, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Cyprus, Malta.


- Favourite city?
Norwich


- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Eastenders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Im a celebrity get me out of here, Big Brother (Celebs only)
The Chase, Bake off, Love Island, DIY SOS, Four In A Bed, Long Lost Family.


- List your five favourite films.
Shaun of the dead, 28 Days Later, Pretty Woman, Bridget Jones Diary, Titanic, Mamma Mia, 13 going on 30,
While you were sleeping, Groundhog day, The Proposal, 50 First Dates, Father of the bride and so many more......


- Are you wealthy?
I Wish !!


- Do you work? If so, as what?
Medically Retired now



- What do you like most about yourself?
Im a good friend, kind and loving <3 great sense of humour, Happy with myself overall really !


- What do you like least about yourself?
Weight could be better ! A bit of a soft touch which isnt always good !
 
Giverny said:
- Include a photo here if you wish to. cannot upload file
- What is your name? Debbie
- How old are you? 54
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? Italy
- Which city/area do you live in? Caiolo
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. empathic, mindful, eco-friendly
- Do you have any pets? one dog
- Microsoft or Apple? Microoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Horse riding (too old for it now)
- Do you get angry easily? no
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? ears
- What is your favourite flag? Senegal
- Ever gone camping? Yes
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Giverny said:
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? James
- How old are you? 35
- Are you male or female? Male
- Which country are you from? Wales
- Which city/area do you live in? Wrexham
- Are you religious? No
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Fun, outgoing and good listener
- Do you have any pets? No
- Microsoft or Apple? Apple
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Only walking
- Do you get angry easily? Yes
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? I have my ear pierced and six tattoos on my arms and wrists.
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Teddy Swims, Ellie Goulding, Tracey Chapman, Coldplay and Scooter
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Pop
- What is your favourite flag? The Welsh flag
- Ever gone camping? No.
- Ever been in love? Yes.
- Ever used fake tan? No.
- Which countries have you visited? Spain, France, Germany, Belgium and Gibraltar.
- Favourite city? Birmingham
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Keeping Up Appearances, Vicar of Dibley, My Family and the Royle Family
- List your five favourite films. Home Alone 1&2, Saw Films, Final Destination films, Toy Story films and the Scary Movie films
- Are you wealthy? I wish.
- Do you work? If so, as what? No.
- List the subjects you study/have studied. English
- What do you like most about yourself? That I am changing my life for the good.
- What do you like least about yourself? The way I let myself go. If kept to a diet. I may not even be Type 2 Diabetic now.

Have fun!
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Hi ThornyHedges here. I'm a Newbie to this app as I've recently been told that my blood sugars are too high and I'm pre-diabetic.

I've signed up for the Low Carb program and it is making me realise just how much of my diet as been bread/potatoes/pasta based. Oh with a few(!) chocolate/crisps thrown in there too.

Also have CKD, one kidney & trying to lose a wee bit of weight ().

- What is your name? - Tracy
- How old are you? - 58
- Are you male or female? - Female
- Which country are you from? Scotland
- Which city/area do you live in? West Lothian
- Are you religious? Nope.
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Mmm, not sure.
- Do you have any pets? Yes
- Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Not a sporty person.
- Do you get angry easily? Nope.
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Yes. Ears & arms.
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Elbow, Pink, AC/DC, Peter Gabriel,
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Indie.
- What is your favourite flag?
- Ever gone camping? Yes
- Ever been in love? Yup.
- Ever used fake tan? No.
- Which countries have you visited? India, Menorca, Holland, France.
- Favourite city? York
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
- List your five favourite films.
- Are you wealthy?
- Do you work? If so, as what? Retired gardener & Pupil Support Worker
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Maths, Sciences, Horticulture
- What do you like most about yourself? Sense of humour
- What do you like least about yourself? Internal critic

No photo because I've always hated it.

Looking forward to getting to know folk and learn how to get fitter & healthier.
 
Hi I am Deirdre Kent, aged 87 from New Zealand but you didn't have NZ as an option so I used Australia for a country. I have type 3c diabetes but of course was misdiagnosed at Type 2. I am skinny, having been on a plant based diet for seven years. But I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Exocrine insufficiency two years ago so have been on Creon with food ever since. I spent most of my life being married to a GP and later to an ex principle of a polytech so practically all my work has been voluntary, as a campaigner and founder of new organisations. Worked for ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) up until we got the Smokefree Environments Act in 1990. Trained as maths teacher but only taught for a while. I have four kids, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild, most of whom live in NZ but some live in Australia or UK. I am in a retirement village. Diagnosed only recently with marginal diabetes and currently have a continuous glucose monitor on to help me understand what is happening. Today it ranged from 4.7mmol/L to 13.2. The latter after I had eaten two small filo pastry filled with spinach (bought). Too much fat and filo pastry has fat and refined carbohydrates. I am a fan of what Dr Neal Barnard has written on diabetes.
 
Hello Good Morning,

14 yrs ago I was told I had diabetes managed to kick it somewhat. I am now listed as prediabetic my blood sugar readings are somewhat good but I get so scared that I will go back to being diabetic. My blood sugar this morning after breakfast was 8.0 in the last year after meals I have never gone over 10. Despite thid I am still anxious.
Anyone out there with any advice would love to hear from you.
 
annmath said:
Hello Good Morning,

14 yrs ago I was told I had diabetes managed to kick it somewhat. I am now listed as prediabetic my blood sugar readings are somewhat good but I get so scared that I will go back to being diabetic. My blood sugar this morning after breakfast was 8.0 in the last year after meals I have never gone over 10. Despite thid I am still anxious.
Anyone out there with any advice would love to hear from you.
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welcome to forum :) you've done awesome reduced to prediabetic levels way to go. can only try to offer some reassurence that as you've managed it before if tipped over you'd be able to do it again.

Heres an anxiety self help guide that the nhs recently gave me https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/01/Anxiety-moodjuice-guide.pdf hopefully somethings contained within that will prove useful on the anxiety aspect. you could also speak to your dr on general anxiety should you feel that is appropriate :)

best wishes & good luck to the future.
 
Giverny said:
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!
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My name is Colin
Im 76 years old
I am retired
I live in the UK
I like heavy Metal,Trad Jazz and Classical music
I am a T2 Diabetic which is poorly controlled
I use Apple
I enjoy cricket
St.Georges flag for me
Im Married 51 years and counting.
I have a dry sense of humour
I have been to the Caribbean,LA,San Francisco,New York, Binghamton (NYS) Mexico,Brazil,Argentina,Sri Lanka France,Germany Netherlands Belgium
 
Giverny said:
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!
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Hi I am a 78 year old granny married 56 years. I coped ok with diet and exercise until I fell and I broke my arm badly and registered 26 bs in the morning after operation with fasting since 11am previous day. Suddenly I’m on Metformin and Jardiance and I am a real Diabetes 2. It’s been about 4 weeks and I have had lots of pain from my arm. I had fun trying to cope with thirst, toileting one handed in a hospital gown, etc. I’m looking forward to having my cast off and continuing to try to eat a low carb diet. I live Melbourne Australia,in a retirement community and up till now hubby and I have coped well, independently. I am reading ‘the glucose revolution’ and ‘rethinking diabetes’ and coming to terms with life without chocolate biscuits. I am interested in reading about other people’s experiences and learnings about life as a true blue diabetic
 
Hello, I hope I am putting this up in the correct place, it doesn't seem obvious that I am. Anyway I am a 70 year old female living in the UK and recently diagnosed as prediabetic. I had and still have no symptoms but my younger skinny hyperactive brother has been diagnosed diabetic so I thought I should get tested. Being unskinny, older and possessing a liking for sugar and carbs I was mildly pleased to be "only" prediabetic and also just within the prediabetic range. Currently not taking the diagnosis as seriously as I should but know that I really should start taking some action. Hopefully reading some of the stuff on this website will help.
 
Sasparilla said:
Hello, I hope I am putting this up in the correct place, it doesn't seem obvious that I am. Anyway I am a 70 year old female living in the UK and recently diagnosed as prediabetic. I had and still have no symptoms but my younger skinny hyperactive brother has been diagnosed diabetic so I thought I should get tested. Being unskinny, older and possessing a liking for sugar and carbs I was mildly pleased to be "only" prediabetic and also just within the prediabetic range. Currently not taking the diagnosis as seriously as I should but know that I really should start taking some action. Hopefully reading some of the stuff on this website will help.
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Hi Sarsparilla,
As you can see from my previous post, I was going well till I wasn’t! Treasure being prediabetic, you really don’t want to be on medication with all its side effects. Diarrhoea at times, nausea, stomach clenching cramps etc
All you have to do is learn about low carb diets,sugar spikes, and exercise and you can have freedom to enjoy life. Take it seriously now and hopefully you’ll have a healthy happy future.
 
Giverny said:
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!
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Giverny said:
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!
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  • What is your name?
    SR Saini
  • How old are you?
    33 years
  • Are you male or female?
    Male
  • Which country are you from?
    India
  • Which city/area do you live in?
    Kota, Rajasthan
  • Are you religious?
    Hindu
  • Pick three words to describe your personality:
    Focused, Responsible, Competitive
  • Do you have any pets?
    No
  • Microsoft or Apple?
    Apple
  • Which sport(s) do you like/play?
    Badminton
  • Do you get angry easily?
    Yes
  • Do you have any tattoos or piercings?
    No
  • Marital status:
    Married to Maya
  • Five favourite musicians/bands:
    — Not specified by you
  • Favourite music genre:
    — Not shared
  • Favourite flag:
    — Not shared
  • Ever gone camping?
    — Not shared
  • Ever been in love?
    Yes (You are married)
  • Ever used fake tan?
    No
  • Which countries have you visited?
    Sri Lanka
  • Favourite city:
    — Not mentioned
  • Five favourite TV programmes:
    — Not shared
  • Five favourite films:
    — Not shared
  • Are you wealthy?
    No
  • Do you work? As what?
    Yes — Banker, Area Manager (Kota region)
  • Subjects you study/have studied:
    — Not shared
  • What do you like most about yourself?
    Your leadership, discipline, and strong work drive
  • What do you like least about yourself?
    Quick to get angry and take stress
 
Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name?
Dave
- How old are you?
55
- Are you male or female?
male
- Which country are you from?
England
- Which city/area do you live in?
East Sussex
- Are you religious?
no, spiritual
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
dependable, friendly,
- Do you have any pets?
Yes, dogs
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
swimming
- Do you get angry easily?
no
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
none
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Moby, prodigy, Gregory Isaacs, Coldplay, David Bowie
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
rave
- What is your favourite flag?
Welsh national flag
- Ever gone camping?
yes, lots !
- Ever been in love?
yes
- Ever used fake tan?
no
- Which countries have you visited?
Europe and south east Asia, North America
- Favourite city?
Jogyakarta
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
 
Hi @David Perry , welcome to the forum :)

Have a read round, lots of great info and members willing to share their experiences, ask any questions you may have and feel free to share. We have lots of members who manage their diabetes with diet only.

Just a quick question: In your info it says you have gestational diabetes, is this correct or did you tick the wrong box? For replies to questions, it can make a big difference what type of diabetes someone has.
 
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