Well, where do I start?

[J.Y.Kelly]

Been diabetic for 11 years, and it is yet to be confirmed what type I am. My Consultant says I am type 1.5.
I live in East Essex, and worked in local government for 26 years. I have an artistic side in as much as I play guitar, design and make items of furniture from mostly recycled timber, I love music and the arts, have a passion for old motorcycles and I love animals.
I am now earning my living making cabinets etc.
Trying to grow some of my own food is something I want to do, and taking life as it comes.
I am also a Buddhist. (Not a wierdo, just someone who is compassionate and tries to treat the world and all it's inhabitants with respect).
Kelly.

 

[novorapidboi26]

Warm welcome from me.....................

I was at a funeral recently that was conducted by a Buddhist monk, it was really good..........

A lot of the stuff makes sense really.........

 

[Copepod]

Welcome J Y Kelly - no matter what type you are.

Presumably you use insulin? But that's not as interesting as art, music, cabinet making, animals, motorbikes, Buddhism etc 🙂

Presumably not exactly "Zen of Motorcycle Maintenance"? 🙂

From a fellow food grower (and duck keeper).

 

[Mark T]

Welcome to the forum Kelly 🙂

What current treatment regime are you on?

 

[margie]

Welcome to the forum Kelly - there are a couple of 1.5s on here.

From what you have said about yourself you appear to have eclectic taste. I will look forward to your posts. If there is a thread that intrests you just answer it and if you have any questions - just ask and someone will try and answer.

 

[trophywench]

Very sensible ethos I always think, Buddhism. However I'm afraid I'd fail, I have definitely murdered as many mosquitoes as possible in the past and have no intention whatever of giving that up - when I deem it necessary!

 

[Steff]

Hi and a warm welcome to the forum

 

[Newtothis]

Welcome to the forum Kelly xx 🙂

 

[HOBIE]

Hi kelly, nothing wrong about being into old Motorbikes ! There are a few "Bikers" on here. What Bike have you got ? & do you still go out on it ?

 

[HOBIE]

Sorry got your name wrong J Y Kelly.

 

[Robster65]

Hi kelly. Welcome 🙂

Another animal & nature lover here but I choose not to follow any doctrines but my own. Which are probably much the same but without any of the spirituality (it allows me more leeway).

Have you had any tests done to ascertain which type you are ?

Rob

 

[teapot8910]

Welcome to the forum Kelly 🙂

 

[J.Y.Kelly]

Thanks for the welcome.

Thanks people! I have been tested and was originally told I was Type 2, but subsequent information led my consultant to believe that I fall between the two types, (typical).
I am on insulin, Sitagliptin, Repaglinide and until recently, Pioglitazone. I also take Losartan as a precaution because statins have had a terrible effect on my muscles and joints.
I do still ride a motorbike, a Triumph Bonneville T100.
Kelly.

 

[J.Y.Kelly]

No Problem

Sorry got your name wrong J Y Kelly.

I always refer to myself as Kelly anyway.

 

[HOBIE]

A triumph "Bonny". A good toy ! A mate of mine has 1. A couple of years ago 4 of us went to Outer Hebs in scotland & he was on his. I love long disstances on my toy. Have been 4000mile in 10 days to Istanbul. Not bad for a T1 😉

 

[J.Y.Kelly]

Hi kelly. Welcome 🙂

Another animal & nature lover here but I choose not to follow any doctrines but my own. Which are probably much the same but without any of the spirituality (it allows me more leeway).

Have you had any tests done to ascertain which type you are ?

Rob

Had all the tests. Consultant says I am Type 1.5.
The philosophy I live by just happens to match the teachings of Buddhism.
I have always been a Buddhist, but until I read books by The Dalai Lama, I didn't realise. I am who I am and always have been. Buddhism deprives me of nothing and has empowered me to be true to myself.
I don't recommend it to anyone but myself.