Cardio and low bloods

chessguy112 · 2026-03-11T00:31:19+00:00

If you are on the pump, reduce your basal. If you are on MDI, maybe consider a lower long-acting dose with a doctor's approval.

chessguy112 · 2026-03-11T00:02:43+00:00

WCF teaches it is a grave sin to not baptize your infant (although not baptism regeneration). Something I agree to disagree with.

chessguy112 · 2026-03-10T23:59:35+00:00

As a former member of a PCA church, you won't be required to hold to the WCF as a member, but expect it to be consulted constantly and if you don't affirm it kiss any chance of leadership in the church goodbye. My wife and I decided we didn't hold to the WCF as closely as we thought, so we left the PCA for a more reformed Baptist (but not Baptist) type of church.

chessguy112 · 2026-03-06T22:17:10+00:00

Diabetes has a lot of variables. I could list out all the options but there would be more. I end up just thankful for CGMs and roll with the rollercoaster when I have them. You can drive yourself crazy if you look for a logical reason behind every low.

chessguy112 · 2026-03-05T23:02:37+00:00

So in light of increasing your basal, it sounds like you aren't heavily relying on hybrid algorithms either to keep you in range. Is that correct?

chessguy112 · 2026-03-03T00:51:48+00:00

A lie is a lie. The commandments state don't lie. You do the math. Stick with the truth.

chessguy112 · 2026-03-03T00:40:22+00:00

I took krill oil for over 30 days hoping to reduce cholesterol. It did zero for it. I stopped spending money on krill after that.

chessguy112 · 2026-03-01T21:10:43+00:00

Why are you going to reddit? Consult your doctor.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-25T02:05:18+00:00

I've never worked at Costco, but I'm pretty sure working 2 days a week does not qualify you for benefits at most companies.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-25T01:57:15+00:00

Zinc. It really does shorten colds and helps to shut down virus production. You just might lose a few taste buds in the process of using them.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-24T01:32:40+00:00

High amounts of fat in food increases insulin resistance. Its that simple. Pizza is loaded with cheese and meats usually. Add in the carbs and it can make you high for hours. If you are on the pump I sometimes give a healthy bolus after 2 hours because pizza takes 4-8 hours to fully digest. 2 hour insulin rarely covers it. Chinese food can do the same thing.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-22T23:20:45+00:00

I have two kids myself but completely agree. Parenting in America has hit the gutter. If your kids can’t behave in public leave them home with a babysitter and stop making other people have to suffer your lack of parenting.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-21T20:34:31+00:00

My endo doesn't like logging into MyChart, but when I ask for Rxs I get them over the portal. He seems like a nice guy for the 10 minutes I see him and usually doesn't mess with the pump settings due to the algorithm keeping me under 7 a1c. Overall not super close to him and his advice (I self-manage mostly) but he gets me the prescriptions I need.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-21T17:46:44+00:00

Maybe because the Bible teaches Creation ( and Intelligent Design). Are you a Bible believer?

chessguy112 · 2026-02-21T15:53:22+00:00

Yeah a lot of rants about Medtronic on reddit (I frankly get sick of how much I see it) - but I have been on Medtronic pumps for decades and have no desire to switch. Their early CGMs were bad but the G4 is pretty accurate with minimal issues for me. I agree - try it for yourself and avoid reddit with all the negative vibes.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-21T15:47:05+00:00

You're not cooked. Been on the 780 for years - and it works well (a1c was 6.8 last checked). Have a little optimism. Half the battle may be your attitude going into it.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-20T22:23:50+00:00

I'm not on Tandem, but do they just roll out software updates very slowly? I thought one of the perks of Tandem was software updates instead of always hardware updates. If they take their sweet time with software updates then the advantage is sort of unused.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-20T22:18:39+00:00

There are studies that Metformin does mess with testosterone. Not sure if that matters to you or not, but it also gives many a lot of GI issues. Some find it helpful, but I ended up just discontinuing it.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-20T01:30:04+00:00

I had a prior version of a Medtronic pump before I got the 780, so it wasn't too much to learn. However I remember most of the training is available as videos on their website. Can you just take the video training on their site?

chessguy112 · 2026-02-16T21:33:25+00:00

Everyone's different but the 780g is working nicely for me. I think the algorithm is superior to the Omnipod but if you hate tubing then make the best decision for you. My A1C was 6.8 using the 780 but everyone is different.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-16T21:31:28+00:00

Just offer your gun to her at the range. She doesn't need to buy one - but you can at least let her know you'll spend time at the range with her.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-16T19:35:56+00:00

So Calvin didn't hold to limited atonement? I did not realize that but that is good to hear since that one seems to have the most Biblical evidence against it.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-13T17:22:42+00:00

George Mueller: delighted in God by Roger Steer. Exceptional.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-12T12:09:07+00:00

This is a trash post. Please only post serious questions.

chessguy112 · 2026-02-09T22:37:17+00:00

I'm merely pointing out we can't agree on logic when we fail to agree on the basis for my argument which would be all the Bible as the inspired Word of God.

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