# 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:** 49
**Author:** ![glitzabetes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/glitzabetes/32/4287_2.png) [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/982 "2018-12-05T16:53:35Z")
> [@Chris](#): > > In my opinion, no one should ever start a war for or against a technology or a drug. Unless it’s a war with your insurance 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/983 "2018-12-05T17:02:18Z")
Unfortunately, most everyone here has had to fight one of these from time to time. Agreed. ---
**Author:** ![kellykoenig512](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/aeb1de/32.png) [@kellykoenig512](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kellykoenig512)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2018, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/984 "2018-12-05T22:10:20Z")
Thank you so much for add… Kelly ---
**Author:** ![kellykoenig512](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/aeb1de/32.png) [@kellykoenig512](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kellykoenig512)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/985 "2018-12-05T22:11:33Z")
Thanks so much for the welcome ---
**Author:** ![Randy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/randy/32/5435_2.png) [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/986 "2018-12-26T18:05:06Z")
Hi, everyone, I’m just checking in. I am a T1 aged 75, diagnosed 47 years ago. I keep in shape with bicycle riding and weight workouts. I run the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute ([https://helmets.org](https://helmets.org)) Have been pumping since about the turn of the century, currently on an Animas (remember them?) Vibe and considering a Tandem next. Currently on the Dexcom G5 with a G6 in the mail. I keep track with xDrip+ and a Sony Smartwatch 3. That combination bought my a1C down from over 9 to 7.8. I use under 30 units of Novolog per day, and take no other meds since statins caused me memory loss. My icon came from a trip to Disneyland. Glad to hear from anybody. ---
**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:** [December 26, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/987 "2018-12-26T18:06:36Z")
Welcome @Randy! We have quite a few old-timers here so you’ll fit right in. ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/988 "2018-12-26T18:21:08Z")
Welcome @Randy, glad you found our corner of the internet and look forward to your contributions. 47 years with Type 1 is quite an achievement. Glad the technology is working for you. We really like the G6, especially in combination with the Tandem pump which we absolutely love. Please note, there are a bunch of happy Omnipodders, but just under the surface there are bunch of us “old school” tethered pumpers around here. ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/989 "2018-12-26T18:54:50Z")
> [@Randy](#): > > Hi, everyone, I’m just checking in. I am a T1 aged 75, diagnosed 47 years ago. Welcome Randy. Another old timer here, just under 54 years. Been pumping with Medtronic 22 years, and dexcom for 11, still on G4. Thinking Tandem with G6 will be next. ---
**Author:** ![Nickyghaleb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/990 "2018-12-26T18:55:32Z")
Hi @Randy! Welcome! 🤗 ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/991 "2018-12-26T19:35:18Z")
Hi @Randy. Welcome to FUD! I’m only 66 but was also diagnosed 47 years ago. Similar situation with the G6, I just put on my last G5 sensor, so we can start the G6 together. Glad your doing well with xDrip+ and the SSW3. Do you use the watch as the collector? It brings a new dimension to control. Don’t know if you want your A1c lower. My doc had me bump it up from 5.6-5.8 to 6.4 after I had a stroke nine months ago. Hope to hear a lot more from you! ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/992 "2018-12-27T01:46:06Z")
@PerfectHorse FWIW, there is another D blog similarly named but not as interesting that has a poster who advocates about statins similar to you. This year he had a serious scare as he now has coronary artery disease, something noone.ever wishes for. You might enjoy reading his posts on TUD both before diagnosis and after. It has been eye opener for many. I wish you well in whatever decision you make. ---
**Author:** ![Randy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/randy/32/5435_2.png) [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/993 "2018-12-27T02:19:55Z")
Doc, I got my G6’s today, but have some G5’s to use first, so you will be the leader. I am using the Sony watch as the collector. It works better than my Huawei Ascend Mate phone did. Capture is 93% at the moment. Glad the watch has the ability to act as collector and relay to the phone. I can even shut off alarms using the watch, and don’t have to take the phone out. And for some reason the watch battery is lasting longer. I had tried this setup before, but probably did not wait long enough for everything to percolate through. ---
**Author:** ![Randy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/randy/32/5435_2.png) [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/994 "2018-12-27T02:20:36Z")
Thanks @elver. I will check that thread out as food for thought. ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/995 "2018-12-27T03:02:50Z")
@Randy That’s exactly the reason I got the SSW3. My Samsung Note 4 wouldn’t work with xDrip+ and the app looked so good that I got the watch right away. It worked from the get go and I can’t imagine doing it any other way. I get about a full day from my watch battery, but the battery is just about shot after 2 years. I did have the foresight to buy an extra watch at the time so I should be ok for a few years. ---
**Author:** ![Henrik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ba9def/32.png) [@Henrik](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Henrik)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/997 "2019-01-01T12:00:49Z")
Hi my name is Henrik. I am a type 1 diabetic for the last 11 years. I manage with Novorapid and Tresiba. I currently use the Freestyle Libre sensor and it has really been helpful in helping me monitor my levels, which was previously difficult being a chef, constantly tasting and working with y hands. I am Swedish but currently live in Dubai and I am relocating to Korea in March 2019. ---
**Author:** ![CatLady](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/catlady/32/36_2.png) [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/998 "2019-01-01T18:58:57Z")
Welcome! And Happy New Year! Sounds like yours will be an exciting one! ---
**Author:** ![Millz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/millz/32/12204_2.png) [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/999 "2019-01-01T19:47:05Z")
Welcome @Randy and @Henrik!! Glad that you’ve joined the group. Lisa ---
**Author:** ![Randy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/randy/32/5435_2.png) [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/1000 "2019-01-01T22:51:02Z")
Thanks to @Millz and all who sent me a welcome. Happy New Year! ---
**Author:** ![Keefe67](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/keefe67/32/5650_2.png) [@Keefe67](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Keefe67)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/1001 "2019-01-14T15:45:12Z")
Hi everyone! My wife and I live in Idaho along with our T1D son Zane. He was the one in the video this morning 🙂 Zane has had T1D since he was 3, and it hasn’t slowed him down yet! I look forward to this site and what it has to bring. I’ll be sharing my story more formally in the near future. ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145/1002 "2019-01-14T21:55:10Z")
Welcome! Really glad you joined, we have a good number parents of toddler and young school aged kids which makes me sad. Kids shouldn’t have to deal with that. My son was diagnosed at 12 and is currently 15. You and your wife are troopers and should be saluted. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145.md?page=48) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145.md?page=50)