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Maybe when you joined you said a bit about yourself and where you lived but as lots of new people inc myself, thought a little update would be good.


I'm Julie, 45, married to Wayne, 1 daughter Valentina aged 17, she is doing "a" levels at 6th form.

We live in a village on the outskirts of Stoke on Trent but i am originally from Macclesfield in Cheshire.

I work for myself running the local Tumble Tots groups.

Don't really have hobbies apart from visiting my family in Australia but that is a need rather than a hobby.

Was diagnosed with Type 2 in May 09, diet only.

What about you? go into as much or as little detail as you want!

Julie x
 
ok, I'm Sam, 20 years old (very almost 21 ooooo)

currently at the end of a 3 year BA degree in archaeology at winchester university and looking for employment in the archaeology sector - hard manual labour FTW! But that's only if I pass these exams tomorrow eep! Originally (well, originally from Germany but I'm an army brat so...) from norfolk but the parents currently reside in Wiltshire, near devizes.

Will be moving in a few short weeks to somewhere, (i have no idea where XD) with my gorgeous fiance Matt 🙂
 
For those who don't know, I'm Alan, 50 years old, diagnosed May '08 with Type 1. Currently married to the internationally renowned singer/songwriter Kate Bush. Born in Yorkshire but now living in sunny (well, not so much today!) Southampton. Degree in Russian Language and Literature, but have worked in computer software for the past 25 years, since the end of the Cold War:D

note: not all of the above may be true...
 
im mike. 30 this year (july and not looking forward to it) not married but have 2 kids matthew 6 and chloe 4 (known as spud and princess to me). diagnosed type 1 over 9 years ago while in the army. spent a lot of time travelling and i currently work in the close protection sector.
 
Hi I'm Carolyn, I am 56 nearly that heinz variety. I own a guest house in Bridlington East Yorkshire. I am married to Brian. I have a son who is 36, I have 2 grandchildren Jordan who is 9 and Charley who is 3, I also have another granddaughter just waiting to be born (due yesterday) I used to be head chef at a very large prison ( the one which had Ian huntley in) I also was head chef at a large home for people with mental illnesses. I come from Guernsey in the Channel Islands and try to visit my family as often as I can. Hobbies well there's the cooking side or I love to travel but not had much chance of that over the last 6 years since doing the guest house, I also love DARTS DARTS AND MORE DARTS, to watch and play, Tony O' Shea stays with me when he come to play here. I have a toy poodle called Tinkerbelle and an english blue cat called smokey. 🙂 Diagnosed type 2 Jan 1990, 5 jabs a day.
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I'm Angie, 25, diagnosed type 1 in 1988, so I don't really remember *not* being diabetic!

I'm originally from Glasgow, but I've been living in Cambridge for the last three years, where I'm doing a PhD in biochemistry. 🙂
 
Hi I'm Sue I am 41 years old and have been Type 1 for 39 of these years. I am from Buckinghamshire from a little village called Stewkley but now live in Milton Keynes. I am a nurse
 
And I'm Corrine, nearly 46 (no, I dont believe it either). Live in Sutton, single, no pets, work in occupational psychology. Diagnosed type 2 Sept 2008 and currently managing with diet and exercise. Love F1, Rugby and running and like to explore.
 
I'm Nikki 24, living in London, originally from Oxford. I was diagnosed with MODY 9 years ago, and am on basal bolus.
 
sueneil said:
Hi I'm Sue I am 41 years old and have been Type 1 for 39 of these years. I am from Buckinghamshire from a little village called Stewkley but now live in Milton Keynes. I am a nurse
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Hi Sue, We move up here from Milton Keynes, lived at Shenley Brook End. Miss my house.
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Hi,

I'm Ross, 32 - note to Mike, don't worry about turning 30 it passes pdq!

Born & bred SW London, but trying to move out of the smoke at the mo.
Live with wife and 2 demanding cats!
Only been playing at the D game since end of last year so still learning lots!
 
Hi i'm Anita 50 years young, only been type2 since April 09 diet controlled.
Origanally from Nottingham, but have lived on the Isle of Wight for 3 years now. I have 4 Daughters all grown up & live miles away from me in Derbyshire, i am also a grandma🙂
I am living with my partner Keith & have a lovely ruby Cavalier dog named Jasper.
I have been in the care world since 1986 Psychiatric, Geriatric, & General nursing, i damaged my back due to lifting in the work i did so i now work supporting adults with learning difficulties.
I have a diploma in Private investigation & currently at the end of my Criminology course, & hoping to become a Magistrate in the near future.
I did enjoy playing golf but due to back probs i no longer play
i like to make Greeting cards in my spare time instead 🙂
 
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Hi,

I'm Ross, 32 - note to Mike, don't worry about turning 30 it passes pdq!

Born & bred SW London, but trying to move out of the smoke at the mo.
Live with wife and 2 demanding cats!
Only been playing at the D game since end of last year so still learning lots!
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cheers ross :D just hate it that im not gonna be a 20 something guy. did the same when i lost my teens hehehehehehehe
 
well enjoy your 29+1 birthday when it happens pal.
If nothing else an excuse for a paaaaartie!
 
My name is Katie and I feel like i'm at an AA meeting! I'm 23, from Bournemouth and ive just finished at Bournemouth university doing a computing degree. I'm going travelling soon and I can't wait! Ive been diabetic for 5 years.
 
im steff 26 from newcastle been diagnosed since feb 09 have 1 young boy 7 year old and have lived with my partner just under 10 years
 
I'm me, board comedian (part time, like to job share...), sorry, David, 40, type 1 since 2001, wrongly put as type 2 by stereo type.

Retired from the legal profession two years ago on the basis of ill health (deafness), have my hearing dog designate currently on intensive assessment this week and who knows on 16 weeks training from Monday - looking forward to having him back qualified, so we can go EVERYWHERE together 🙂

I live in Wiltshire, moved here from Oxford 14 years ago, grew up in Lancashire.

Erm any more PM me, because I can't recall what else there is to write!
 
Im Nickie. wish i was turning 30:D but im 41, have 2 children James & Aisling. Originally from Hackney now live in Reigate, Surrey. I work at a guest house near Gatwick, i do their books during the day and reception 2 eves a week, very boring! So if anyone ever needs to overnite on a flight out of Gatwick let me know!
 
Gosh! you are all so young!! I'm Pat and am a 'mouldie oldie' of 62. Been diagnosed type 2 about 5 years now (I think!) I was originally from Merseyside but now live in Ivybridge Devon.
 
hi iam daniela i am originally from italy [oh iam 40 years old] i have been living in england [ bexhill on sea ] 11 years now with my partner michael [20 years together] and my son graham now 5 i love it here and i consider myself lucky because in italy children and diabetes is a very big problem😉
 
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