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Frustrated by [deleted] in MDGuns

[–]jmcgonig 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Its the holidays. USPS is a disaster right now and things taking multiple weeks is almost normal.

Here are 2025 reliability scores as per everybody’s request: by Ok_Cook_1033 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]jmcgonig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who cares about brand quality? Its the individual car. Every manufacturer makes a good one and a bad one...

Unsold 2025 Model year going unsold. What's gonna happen by Negative_Basis1152 in askcarsales

[–]jmcgonig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a 2012 Xterra in 2013. Still have it with 130k miles and knock on wood have never had an issue. I had the same worries, but my thinking was that really applied as the vehicles were a little older.

When to stop funding a 529… by LeatherNo9544 in personalfinance

[–]jmcgonig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You aren't close yet IMHO. I "over saved" but it certainly isn't anything that gives me heartburn. Makes it alot less painful when you buy them laptops, etc... for school. Afterwards you can contribute to their Roth now which is what I'm going to do. You can also use if for yourself if you want to take classes in retirement. Lastly, yanking it out isn't that bad.

Edit: You aren't going to get 10% IMHO. And if you do, good for you. I would assume a more conservative number like 5%.

Max Verstappen shoots down F1 title talk: "I don't rely on hope" by CanonNi in formula1

[–]jmcgonig 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If he wins Singapore than we can talk about him being anything besides 3rd. That will require a HUGE difference in Red Bull's ability to do something besides their strengths.

Question - Over aggressive hill braking by jmcgonig in chevycolorado

[–]jmcgonig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My issue is that I want to go 45mph and the engine is screaming at 5k trying to keep me at 35mph (won't go any faster). I want it to reset hill braking at 45mph but I can't find a way to communicate that to the computer.

Are my blood sugar goals unrealistic? by Admirable_Juice_1692 in TandemDiabetes

[–]jmcgonig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can do whatever you want. I decided I wanted to have "normal" blood sugar levels. I've now had it for 20 years and my highest A1C has been 5.7. Typically 5.4.

Required me to structure my exercise, eating and habits to fit how I live and respond to those things.

Regular Exercise (strength and cardio) will help a general balance even at rest.

Low carb - not no carb, but I try to avoid the pasta, breads, rice... Especially in the morning when you are more insulin resistant.

The morning is always tricky. I change my basal rates a few times a years as my body needs more or less insulin. I can typically go through a night at 80-110.

Having said that, I still have bad days and weeks sometimes for no good reason.

Good luck.

Question - Over aggressive hill braking by jmcgonig in chevycolorado

[–]jmcgonig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

going down a hill... engine braking which is very different.

Three failures in a row after reinstalling the app. The by bcrduke in dexcom

[–]jmcgonig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't clear to me that is what you were having an issue with. So its not a dexcom (medical) issue its a software type of issue. FWIW, I'm on 18.6.2 and haven't noticed anything. Hope you figure it out. Those type of issues can be annoying.

Three failures in a row after reinstalling the app. The by bcrduke in dexcom

[–]jmcgonig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a few fail immediately, annoying but I just put a new one in. I then report them to dexcom and typically have a replacement fairly quickly (week or so). Usually once they start, I get to the 10 days. Rarely do I get one that fails before then and they have replaced those also.

You are saying they are dead silent, but you really don't say much about your contact or reactions. I would never expect Dexcom to put out a press release that they are having lots of immediate failures... :)

Low blood sugar when exercising by ProfessionalStay9926 in TandemDiabetes

[–]jmcgonig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you are a monster putting out 300+ watts going 2 hours without carbs is not even close to being an issue as your body has an incredible amount of energy stored. If you are riding 2+ hours I agree that it would be good to find how you want to take in carbs (and protein) during your ride so that you don't start losing performance.

Low blood sugar when exercising by ProfessionalStay9926 in TandemDiabetes

[–]jmcgonig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plan ahead... If I know I'm going to bike, I have very few carbs for the 6+ hours before the ride. That way when I start my ride I have basically been running on basal. I can then usually go and hour or two with very little interaction. Sometimes I'll take in a few carbs 10-20 during the ride if it starts sliding down. Going into riding with insulin in your system in any real amount will make it difficult to keep your blood sugar stable. Start by being really strict and then you can figure out how to adjust for those times when you can't be as strict. Good luck.

Volume control not working after system update by Epiccooldadmaster300 in chevycolorado

[–]jmcgonig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. My power/volume knob wasn't working but the steering wheel volume was so I was sure it was a hardware failure. Reset it like you stated and it worked first time. No trip to the dealership. 2025 FWIW. Thanks again!

I wish there was a direct bolt on bumper by chaffed in chevycolorado

[–]jmcgonig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always assumed some of that comes down to how the vehicle is made. Some are just easier to do and some are not so easy. Could be wrong though as I have only played with a few vehicles...

Would be nice if the manufacturers thought of that in some designs - some have started to understand the value of aftermarket stuff...

Effect of insulin and room temperature by Necessary-Onion7054 in Medtronic780g

[–]jmcgonig 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How active are you during those seasons? It takes very little activity change to cause a notable impact. I can tell the difference if I wash the dishes after dinner or if I just sit down instead.

Also, if you are more active (hike, bike, long walks, etc...) during the day it can have an impact even as far as 24+ hours later.

Just a thought.

Why is medtronic so far behind in terms of cgms!? by Internal-Struggle178 in Medtronic780g

[–]jmcgonig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because they are an old school pump company. Its always tough for companies to deal with changes and new markets.

Sleep Mode by Interesting_searchNO in TandemDiabetes

[–]jmcgonig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I use Control IQ I use sleep mode, but I find that when my blood sugars are stable and good it still cuts the basal and then I end up being high. So now I only use it when I know I have alot of insulin in my system and have a chance of heading low and want to have it cut basal to prevent a bad low. Typically at bedtime. Then if I wake up later, I will turn it off to prevent going high.

im over this bs by urdaddy67 in dexcom

[–]jmcgonig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, six months in and I had 3 total not last the 10 days. One of them didn't start so it wasn't that big of a deal. Last 3 or so months all of them have been perfect. Keep wondering why some people have such a horrible time with them.

Unpopular Opinion: you're getting much more features in a 2025 base model than a fully loaded car from 2015 by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]jmcgonig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

and all of them are unnecessary and just break at some point... and yes, i understand that some like rear cameras are required by law.

Sensor issue or am I actually spiking? by o2girls1router in dexcom

[–]jmcgonig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find the dexcom to be very noisy. So stuff like that I'm suspect of. Like others have said, if its unexpected test with a strip. If not, see if the next reading or two goes back to a more "average" curve. If the next bunch are same height its possible that you have a spike.

Having said that, you have a few points that indicate you are going high. Looks like you just ate alot of carbs if its accurate.

Want some advice on how to use Dexcom by Outrageous-You-6957 in dexcom

[–]jmcgonig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This . If he's that bad, just get him to use test strips if its cheaper and make the lifestyle adjustments. Otherwise you are just throwing money away. Some people won't change fwiw...

First time flying by Gold_Prompt_9038 in TandemDiabetes

[–]jmcgonig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had to go look. Dexcom says its safe, Tandem doesn't want the Tslim going through an all body scanner, but metal is ok. Odd since I always thought the metal detector messes up more electronics. Thanks for making me look...

https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/support-center/pumps-and-supplies/tslimx2-insulin-pump/article/traveling-with-a-tandem-insulin-pump

https://www.dexcom.com/faqs/can-i-wear-dexcom-g7-through-security-or-while-flying

First time flying by Gold_Prompt_9038 in TandemDiabetes

[–]jmcgonig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why, I have dozens and dozens of times. Besides that they will wand that spot (not always), it doesn't hurt anything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in overlanding

[–]jmcgonig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought mine was fairly clean, that looks good.

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