# Welcome, introduce yourself here! **URL:** \ **Category:** Share\ **Created:** [March 22, 2017, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145 "2017-03-22T05:07:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 19
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/366 "2017-09-12T20:58:52Z")
Also, welcome @jroth! Sounds like you’re an old timer! There are quite a few of you here…who have known what it’s like to deal with diabetes prior to all our fancy new technology of today! ---
**Author:** ![Boerenkool](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/boerenkool/32/6307_2.png) [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/367 "2017-09-12T21:01:25Z")
@jroth Herzlich Willkommen! ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/368 "2017-09-12T21:02:14Z")
Bist du deutsche? ---
**Author:** ![jroth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/jroth/32/1867_2.png) [@jroth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jroth)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/369 "2017-09-12T21:03:06Z")
As I was getting T1D, I lived in the GDR. – automated translation (my english is not the best )– Sterilize needles, glass syringes, hooks, no BZ-test strips, cooking urine for testing. ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/370 "2017-09-12T21:09:28Z")
Ich hab etwas platten, tassen und schüssel von DDR und GDR. Meine X-Frau hat mich gegeben. Ich war ein soldat in Deutschland zum acht oder neun jahre. Mein tachter ist beider - Deutsche und Ami. Schön dich zu treffen! ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/371 "2017-09-12T21:10:11Z")
@jroth, I created a new thread for you: [xDrip+ with Sony Smartwatch3 (self made CGM)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-sony-smartwatch3/1954/) ---
**Author:** ![Boerenkool](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/boerenkool/32/6307_2.png) [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/372 "2017-09-12T21:11:49Z")
> [@jroth](#): > > hooks I guess the automated translation failed there, which German word did you try to translate? ---
**Author:** ![jroth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/jroth/32/1867_2.png) [@jroth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jroth)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/373 "2017-09-12T21:11:50Z")
@ClaudnDaye Ja 🙂 Dann kennst du ja auch die Sprachbarrieren der globalen Welt. Then you know even the language barriers of the global world. ---
**Author:** ![jroth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/jroth/32/1867_2.png) [@jroth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jroth)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/374 "2017-09-12T21:13:13Z")
> [@jroth](#): > > hooks ## Wiederhaken. Haken an der Spitze der Nadel. Back hook. Hooks on the tip of the needle. ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/375 "2017-09-12T21:16:16Z")
@jroth, wenn Ich ein Kind war, war ich auch im GDR. Mein Vater war ein Soldat, und meine familie liebte in Friedriechshafen am Bodensee. Aber in 35+ Jahre habe ich kein deutsch gesprochen 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![jroth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/jroth/32/1867_2.png) [@jroth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jroth)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/376 "2017-09-12T21:17:18Z")
Thak you!!! I expanded the title with the text (self made CGM) > [@xDrip+ with Sony Smartwatch3 (self made CGM)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-sony-smartwatch3-self-made-cgm/1954): > > In the last few weeks I have discovered something new. Currently I’m following all the News and evolvement of #WeAreNotWaiting. My current setup is: Android Smartphone Freestyle Libre FGM (I don’t have a CGM) Sony Smartwatch 3 with special Firmware and NFC enabled. LibreAlarm (scans every 10 minutes and transmitt the data to the smartphone) xDrip+ (get the data and do the upload to my NightScout Web) pebble smartwatch In the next weeks i’ll get the NightRider from Ambrosia Systems ([http…](https://www.facebook.com/ambrosiasys/) ---
**Author:** ![Boerenkool](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/boerenkool/32/6307_2.png) [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/377 "2017-09-12T21:18:46Z")
According to my dictionary, that’s ‘barb’ in English. Such needles were pretty painful to use, I guess? ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/378 "2017-09-12T21:18:51Z")
Aber est ist immer noch gut! ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/379 "2017-09-12T21:19:11Z")
Sounds like something I’m glad Liam doesn’t have to experience! ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/380 "2017-09-12T21:26:51Z")
@jroth, Wenn du etwas sagen willst, kannst du auf Deutsch sprechen. Es gibt genug von uns wass kann deutsch sprechen, kann wir helfen mit Übersetzen. Oder kannst du weiter an deinem Englisch arbeiten! Alles klar! ---
**Author:** ![jroth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/jroth/32/1867_2.png) [@jroth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jroth)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/381 "2017-09-12T21:34:48Z")
Thank’s! I’ll try it in english. It’s an english forum. And if I’m not sure and try automated translation, I’ll add the german text too. ---
**Author:** ![Boerenkool](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/boerenkool/32/6307_2.png) [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/382 "2017-09-12T21:36:31Z")
Great! English is not my native language either and I find this forum very useful to practice my English. ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/383 "2017-09-12T21:36:36Z")
@jroth, you should upload a pic in your profile! If you wish, you might also consider [telling your story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/my-life-story)! ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/384 "2017-09-12T21:46:18Z")
@Boerenkool sind sie auch Deutsche? ---
**Author:** ![Boerenkool](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/boerenkool/32/6307_2.png) [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/385 "2017-09-12T21:51:32Z")
Nein, ich bin Holländer 🇳🇱, doch ich kann auch Deutsch sprechen weil man das hier in der Schule lernen soll. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145.md?page=18) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145.md?page=20)