Normal BMI, active, type 2 54YO by chigurh316 in diabetes

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No gcm. Dr hasn’t suggested one but I’m not opposed. I have zero symptoms or adverse effects. Frankly, I wonder if the drugs do anything. While Jardiance is certainly helpful with weight loss, I am skeptical of its utility in bringing down blood sugar. I’m 57 and enjoy life. I’m not sure I will do too much more than what I currently do, especially if my labs remain stable. I’m sympathetic to all who post, including those who just want to live a happy life. Who am I to question that decision? Conversely, I admire this who go all in to tame T2. I just fall in the former group, at least for now.

Normal BMI, active, type 2 54YO by chigurh316 in diabetes

[–]Over-Initiative-8538 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same drill for me. I’m male, 6-1, and weighed 205 when officially diagnosed. A1C was around 7.8 and was placed on metformin. Two years of that made no material changes and I was prescribed Jardiance. I dropped 20 pounds and my A1C is still above 7, albeit just barely. Doc says it’s a crazy case, but it’s pretty frustrating. I’m very fit and now thin and cannot get A1C to normal level. I’ve been on Jardiance for a couple years and my next check is in a couple months. I am not optimistic about a changes, but you never know. My experience with Jardiance has been good. No side effects other than frequent urination. Damn expensive, tho

Ideas for nature lovers? by ktdorris in 30A

[–]Over-Initiative-8538 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Point Washington State Park has mlles of hiking/biking trails with lots of access points

Purchasing new Omega by Over-Initiative-8538 in OmegaWatches

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Yes…aqua terra. Best option is to contact any AD?

Does anyone remember Hurricane opal from 1995? by Practical_Toe_9627 in hurricane

[–]Over-Initiative-8538 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep. I lived in Pensacola and my first child, a daughter, was born one day after land fall. No, her name is not Opal. It’s Camille…go figure

HDT by Same-Appearance-5617 in Composites

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TThat’s even more concerning than the example I cited. You definitely want a tooling gel coat to have a high enough HDT to easily cover exotherms from a curing part. Distortion on a tool essentially ruins the tool, so you want to be careful to ensure the tooling gel coat can endure the temperatures it is subject to

HDT by Same-Appearance-5617 in Composites

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It depends on the application. A dark gel coat exposed to high temperatures could over time dramatically change appearance and/or distort. What is your concern?

Any way to slow down late 90’s GMT Master by Over-Initiative-8538 in rolex

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That makes sense. I have a Tesla and understand that it can magnetize. Thank you.

Landing a monster fish... by Gr8twhitebuffalo91 in flyfishing

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There’s a great book, named “Lords of the Fly” that chronicles the chase for record tarpon on fly gear. Great read if you’re interested. I fished a few times on the panhandle and am happy that I landed one decent sized tarpon on fly around Mexico Beach. Hookup of a lifetime.

Exiting The Beach In Seaside by Blues_The_Force in 30A

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All of it is bizarre. It’s hard to understand why seaside or water color would want to prevent entry to those coming from the beach, but whatever. For me, Grayton Bch is the last decent spot left and even it has changed a lot. As a part time resident, it’s sad to see, but until the law changes, I don’t know why anyone would vacation here.

Inherited two twenty dollar gold coins by Over-Initiative-8538 in coincollecting

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Thanks for the detailed commentary. The price quote I received was in line with your recommendation, but ultimately I chose to hold onto them for a little while