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Hello everyone. I am reading the messages of this group now for several weeks and I would like to introduce myself to you now. My name is Jaap (Dutch for Jacob), I am 51 years old, living in Groningen (Netherlands). The definitive diagnose PD is set by my neurologist about 2 and a half years ago. The symptoms started about 5 till 7 years ago, but they were confused with some symptoms of diabetes 1, a decease I=92v been also blessed with since about 20 years. I=92m on Sinemet CR, 4 times a day 125= mg. Further lots of medicine for diabetes, nerve-pain and kidneys. My main (PD) problems are (often but not always) a left-handed tremor (I=92m= lefthanded), bradykiniesia, difficulty with balance and walking, some speech, and swallowing problems. I=92m driving (racing sometimes) a wheelchair. I=92m still working full time as a social worker for disabled= people. I=92m married; our only son (22) committed suicide last summer, s= o life isn=92t all too beautiful at the moment. Reading all of your message= s is very helpful, I=92m not feeling so isolated anymore. I wonder if there= are more PD=92s with diabetes and how they cope with the both of them. I would appreciate hearing from any of you (of course also from non-diabetics). Thank you for listening/reading. Jaap Dijk ([log in to unmask])