http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/-t1.htm New here? Introduce yourself! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:18:04 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver_magenta/site_logo.gif http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/-t1.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-t206.htm Ale1129 Hello, my name is Amber. Hoping to learn more about diabetes NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:18:04 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-t206.htm#1193 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-t206.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-d-t186.htm mikep1979 everyone im mike and i am 29 (30 soon) and have been type 1 for over 9 years now well i did use another site till recently but have found it to have gone a little off direction and no longer the site it should be. so i have been looking for other sites to see what they are like. i hope to be able to meet some nice people on here and look forward to discusing quite a few things with you all mike NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:26:07 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-d-t186.htm#1120 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-d-t186.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/diagnosis-of-diabetes-t191.htm afteam Welcome to M.V Hospital for Diabetes, established by late Prof. M.Viswanathan, Doyen of Diabetology in India in 1954 as a general hospital. In 1971 it became a hospital exclusively for Diabetes care. It has, at present, 100 beds for the treatment of diabetes and its complications. Over the years it has grown to be one of the largest referral centre for Diabetes, with 200,000 patients registered to-date. For more information, Visit us at: http://mvhospitalfordiabetes.blogspot.com/ NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:53:19 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/diagnosis-of-diabetes-t191.htm#1136 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/diagnosis-of-diabetes-t191.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-member-t184.htm eileen hi everyone i am insulin dependant and have been for about 19yrs now BUT i live in france and have get depressed when i can,t get through to my doctors about controlling my diabetes at certain times as i have recently changed my insulin LOW LOW LOW at night iam on a 24hr lantus and quick acting actrapid for meals , sorry to be a moaner as i am just introducing my self does anybody else out there have similar problems my doctor speaks great english BUT !!!!! NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Thu, 28 May 2009 08:23:17 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-member-t184.htm#1113 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-member-t184.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t161.htm mediclim just a quick hello- i am based in n ireland, i help run a website that provides help to diabetes sufferers and have developed gestational diabetes- so hope to bug you all for info in the near future lol NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:20:06 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t161.htm#1068 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t161.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-everyone-t159.htm cazvik Hi This is Victoria and I am 52 - I live in Derbyshire. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about 2 years ago and at first I was just treated by diet alone. Things didn't work out so I was prescribed Metformin - I take two with breakfast and one with my evening meal. I still haven't got to terms with being a diabetic - I have got a very sweet tooth and being diabetic makes life difficult! I would be pleased to hear of any recipies of delicious puddings that don't upset my diabetes!!! Thank ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:07:22 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-everyone-t159.htm#1057 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-everyone-t159.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-i-m-pat-t144.htm Paddy Hello everyone, I've just joined after reading of a article from Imogen in Nov/Dec Balance so thought I'd have a look. I've been type 1 for 42 years and generally find it easy to get on with. Not always the case particularly when young as didn't understand and support was pretty useless so I'm a bit envious of all the support there is now. I take a pretty light hearted approach to diabetes and, whilst I take it v serious inside, on the outside I'm very jovial about it, sometimes making jokes ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:33:07 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-i-m-pat-t144.htm#1011 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-i-m-pat-t144.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/another-new-member-t141.htm Gazza What a great idea. Found this website in a Balance magazine at my diabetic appt yesterday. Have yet to look round! Have been a Type 1 diabetic for 47 years and Im only 48!! Be good to chat with others in the same boat.]]> NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:05:54 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/another-new-member-t141.htm#998 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/another-new-member-t141.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/help-t110.htm Sharon I'm a mum of a son (Joe) who has been recently diagnosed with type 1, he is really having a hard time dealing with it ( he is 20, by the way), he doesnt eat properly or test his blood, has had problems injecting . I feel there is no help sorting these sorts of problems out, he really needs to speak to someone who knows what its like, preferably in his age group. I'm hoping he will eventually write on here.
Sharon]]> NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:12:34 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/help-t110.htm#704 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/help-t110.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t109.htm Jay I have just found out about this forum from my Balance magazine. Hope that I can join in and find some unanswered questions.
Jay]]> NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t109.htm#700 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t109.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t112.htm Junglegirl Hi Jay, nice to meet you NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:43:34 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t112.htm#715 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t112.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/just-joined-t91.htm Buffy
It would be good to chat to other diabetics. I am a type 1 insulin user. I have been diabetic for 40 years.
Now I've joined I don't know what to ask.]]> NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:34:26 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/just-joined-t91.htm#549 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/just-joined-t91.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/another-new-person-t62.htm Junglegirl Hi everyone, well despite my nic, I'm not actually a girl, I'm 48 and am Type 1. I was diagnosed at the ripe old age of 14 and remember every miserable detail of that time, and the years that followed. I also found this forum through the pages of Balance. However, I am one of those "people" who had problems with Human Insulin and have managed to get myself off the stuff after a 20 year struggle. Emotionally, I was a wreck from day one, and like most other diabetics have had to find ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:38:10 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/another-new-person-t62.htm#261 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/another-new-person-t62.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t84.htm DemonFairie Hi im katy im 22 and ive had type one since i was 2years old. i read about this in Balance magazine, ive been looking for something like this for a while, what a great idea!! NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:02:52 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t84.htm#429 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t84.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-from-nick-t49.htm Nick Hello ~ I'm Nick and in my 50's, Type 2 since mid 2002 and having done the diet 'thing' now been on Metformin for getting on for 2 yrs. I am a HPC (Health Professions Council) registered Podiatrist working in my own Private Practice and as you may guess, have a special interest in Diabetes and especially trying to mop up all those patients that aren't 'allowed' regular annual or bi annual assessments because they are 'low risk' !! (I may well start a new thread just on that subject) Saw ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:23:33 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-from-nick-t49.htm#203 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-from-nick-t49.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/a-big-hello-from-plymouth-t74.htm PlymouthDave I have just read the latest Balance and thought it would be great to join the forum. I am a retired Warrant Officer and left the Royal Navy in September 2006 after 26 years service (God that makes me sound ancient!!). Unfortunately, 3 months later I was admitted to hospital with DKA after losing a lot of weight rapidly (Good) and my eyesight deteriorating (not so good), and diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes . I knew nothing about Diabetes at all and felt that the two visits from the Diabetes ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:02:35 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/a-big-hello-from-plymouth-t74.htm#300 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/a-big-hello-from-plymouth-t74.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-se-london-t55.htm caroline wilson HI, I'm new here and would like to intrduce my self. I am 50, and was diagnosed type 2 over 2 years ago. My dad and one of my uncles are also type 2. I have been married 26 years have a grown up son of 22 and an adopted son of 4. I'm looking for support and also hope to give support and make friends too. NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:18:07 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-se-london-t55.htm#212 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-se-london-t55.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/i-am-new-to-having-diabetes-t64.htm grannyzap I have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and I am on one tablet a day. Still waiting to hear from a dietician so don't know what I can and can't have. Feel a bit out of my depth. NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:03:03 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/i-am-new-to-having-diabetes-t64.htm#264 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/i-am-new-to-having-diabetes-t64.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-someone-else-new-t58.htm Rebecca Hi. I've just found this too from reading Balance. Great idea! I'm 36, was diagnosed with diabetes when I was pregnant 6 years ago. I was diagnosed type 2, but I am currently being tested for monogenic diabetes (I dont really fit the profile for type 2). I completely agree that the emotional care given to newly diagnosed is inadequate. I found it completely shocking when I was diagnosed (as I don't know anyone else with diabetes - friend or family) and I have really struggled to come to ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:55:43 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-someone-else-new-t58.htm#242 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-someone-else-new-t58.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-t56.htm hannahw Hello, im new to this forum, just been reading the nov-dec balance magazine and came across this forum so thought i'd join and give it my support! i was diagnosed with type 1 in december 2004 and i feel like i don't take it serious enough. i keep thinking to myself, right, i'll start testing alot more tomorow, but tomorow never comes! and i can never motivate myself to do it! i've been asked to start carb count and i was on a 72 hour monitor, which i enjoyed and i'm considering going on a pump, ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:09:02 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-t56.htm#215 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-t56.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-the-fens-t59.htm Justine Hello all, my name is Justine and have been type 1 for 21 years, diagnosed at 17. Have never been on forum before but just read balance and thought yes! got to get on computer. NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:17:54 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-the-fens-t59.htm#255 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-the-fens-t59.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/greetings-from-garfield-t47.htm Garfield I'm sure I will feel purrfectly at home on this site and look forward to a long association. ]]> NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:52:40 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/greetings-from-garfield-t47.htm#191 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/greetings-from-garfield-t47.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-t57.htm ekcogolf Hi My name is Craig I'm 35 and live in Beckenham ( South East London ) , I have type 1 and manage pretty well , I'm married with 3 small children , I can understand why a lot of people feel deserted after they're first diagnosed , hopefully with a website like this , real issues will be raised relevant to the members . It still amazes me how little some people know about Type 1 diabetes , and I definately feel that I've been discriminated against in some aspects of my life ( namely job related ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:42:59 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-t57.htm#241 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-t57.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/please-help-t41.htm Toni Harper Hi there, my name is Toni and i have had type 1 since i was 13 months old!! I very rarely get bm's below 15 and am quite often running above 25. I struggle coping with my diabetes and often cannot be bothered with it as i have got myself into a routine of thinking well whats the point as i still cant get control even when i do try. When my diabetes team ask how my bm's are i tell them the are fine, i always 'forget' my record book at appointments and wont tell them anything even though they are ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:23:34 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/please-help-t41.htm#164 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/please-help-t41.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/howdy-t44.htm Voldemort57 Howdy folks, I got the link from the 'Balance' mag, My name is John from Grimsby, & I've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes since May this year. I notice from the Balance mag, that a lot of areas don't give the support to diabetic sufferers, but I can honestly say that the support I'm getting from my db nurse at my drs practice is second to none. The only downside was when I was first diagnosed it took about between 10 - 12 weeks to actually have information other than reading db uk, and ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:15:10 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/howdy-t44.htm#184 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/howdy-t44.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/a-site-for-teenagers-t42.htm jenrose
I saw this quiz on a site for teenagers with type 1 diabetes and thought it would help you.

http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/index-260256.html]]> NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:31:40 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/a-site-for-teenagers-t42.htm#170 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/a-site-for-teenagers-t42.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/claire-from-morpeth-type-1-for-11yrs-t28.htm xclairex Hiya, I am Claire and I was diagnosed in 1997 when I was eleven years old. I live with my husband and our two kittys! I have just got back on track with my diabetes after not looking after not taking my insulin as I should and eating all the wrong things. After so many years of running blood sugars no lower than 17 I finally realised I had to start taking it. I have just been put on DAFNE by wansbeck hospital. And I take Insultard in the morning and evening and Novorapid when I eat. I ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:55:49 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/claire-from-morpeth-type-1-for-11yrs-t28.htm#121 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/claire-from-morpeth-type-1-for-11yrs-t28.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t9.htm BeccaBoo Hi I'm Becca from Derby, (Mrs SpudtheBinx from the allotment forums!).I'm 33 and I live with my OH and our 3 boys I'm type 2 diabetic diagnosed 2 and a half years ago, was diet and metformin controlled but for the past two months am now insulin and metformin controlled. I also suffer with depression so am rattling when I walk from all my meds at the minute lol! I test my bloods twice a day, more if I'm driving but they only started me on that after I started insulin. My sister and I are ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:21:56 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t9.htm#14 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-t9.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-the-other-club-t22.htm landnurse Dear (D***S) or should it be Admin. Hello, Don't loose hope having recently been diagnosed with diabetes. My fatefull day was 04/04/88 so I am now in my 21st year, also a member of the retinopathy clinic. Which monitor me every 4 months at the moment, as they have now got all the digital toys and appreciate the practice. I consider my self more fortunate than others as I was 24 when first diagnosed and not any younger. I'll pop back when I can (when not modding on the other site) ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:18:52 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-the-other-club-t22.htm#94 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-the-other-club-t22.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/i-am-jenny-from-sussex-t6.htm jenrose Hi I am Jenny from Sussex. I have two adult sons and live with my husband, Bernard, and his teenage son. Bernard also has an adult son. We also have a small dog and a kitten. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes February 2006 and control it with Metformin and diet. I also control blood pressure and cholesterol levels with tablets. As I am thin (after losing a lot of weight before diagnosis). I feel better now and my brain is not so foggy as it was, either, now my blood sugar is under control. NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:26:40 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/i-am-jenny-from-sussex-t6.htm#6 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/i-am-jenny-from-sussex-t6.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hellooooo-t11.htm Clare
We've been living with Diabetes for about 5 years now and it's been a real learning curve.
I'm so glad that Imogen has created this board, I'm hoping that the more knowledgeable among you can help me to help my man ]]> NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:43:36 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hellooooo-t11.htm#28 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hellooooo-t11.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/rob-from-lincs-t8.htm Rob65 Hello. My name's Rob. I'm 43, and have been on insulin for about 30 years. At present, I have no complications, but have had a few warning shots over the last few years. My wife does her best to feed me healthily and I get a fair amount of exercise, though this hasn't always been the case. Looking back, I probably spent the first 20 years in denial and then, with the help of more modern insulins, decided to get off my backside and do things I'd always thought I couldn't. I've never smoked, ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:16:44 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/rob-from-lincs-t8.htm#12 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/rob-from-lincs-t8.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-sharon-t7.htm sharbrad I am Sharon, 46 Married to Chris with Jamie my 8 year old son. I have T2 and have had for 2 years, controlled by Metformin, and I take statins. I am at the moment in diabetic denial, eating what I shouldn't but my bloods are showing OK so is the Hbac. When I eat alot of what I shouldn't I don't test my blood. I am resentful at times of having Diabetes. I haven't got into the embracing the positive mindset yet. When first diagnosed I stopped all sugar etc as told by one GP, going from one ... NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:59:23 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-sharon-t7.htm#8 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hi-sharon-t7.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-derbyshire-t3.htm Imogen Hello, I am Imogen. I live in Derbyshire, UK with my husband Richard and son Josh. I have diabetes (newly diagnosed unsure of Type), asthma (on medication, well controlled) and high blood pressure (on medication, well controlled). I am trying to lose weight (about 30 - 35lb) and eat better and do more exercise. I have two dogs and two cats and work part time in a veterinary centre as a Practice Manager/Receptionist/general dogs-body! NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:34:22 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-derbyshire-t3.htm#3 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-from-derbyshire-t3.htm