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Sorry I have been gone so long. I have been playing with handguns lately but finally took my Savage 308 to the range. I didn't have access to the 100 yard ranges so I squeezed in between tables and used an 80 + yard range for today's shoot.

The target with 4 down near the bottom is an 8" target. The other one is a 3" target...one of the corner targets. I count 11 + 4 on the big target. I can't count the number on the small one but I believe both targets were 15 shot strings.

The rifle is my new Savage Model 11 V/T in .308.

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hombre243 said:
Thanks lingr. I had some problems after I came back from Texas but managed to find work. Now I am fighting the diabetes bs and my medicine is not doin its job. Doc upped my pill doses but I may have to go on a shot plus pills. BUT I was told there is a med out that lowers the glucose, is not insulin, is ok by the DOT and if I get on that shot I will not lose my CDL.

God is good...I been stressin and sweating and fearing I would be out of work again. But...maybe the wind is blowin in my direction for a change.

It was good to finally get out. It has been a hard winter.
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They just put me on Bydureon Hombre. Don't be afraid of insulin if you need it. The job it does normalizing your life really is worth it. You can get a Pen know that doesn't need refrigarated. I'm on Pills, have an insulin pump and the Bydureon is a once a week shot! I attribute 2/3 of it to my stress at work but what do ya do? Go on welfare? I thiink not..Keep you head up bro!
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hombre243 said:
Hey Dutch,
Got some pretty good news from the doc. After I got my blood draws they found my glucose level out of control. Doc upped my doses and then got me enrolled in a TeleHealth program. The program helps me keep a closer track of my BG. I have to stick my fingers more but that's no biggie. The problem is that if i go on insulin I lose my CDL and my job.

But the good news is that there is some kind of shot that lowers blood sugars, can be taken once a day and is not insulin. Therefore I can keep my CDL. The stuff actually helps with weight loss too, while Metformin and the other meds I am on cause weight gain.

If I can lower my sugar, and if this helps me lose weight, I will need a smaller dose, and if I lose enough weight, my system will need way less insulin so it should all work out to help me get healthier again. I am so tired of being tired. Losing weight will be the key IMHO.

Thanks for the encouragement. I appreciate it.
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No problem Hombre! You stick with the doctor's advice and I am sure you will work this all out. I guess at least they know alot about Diabetes and the other problems it brings so it really is very treatable..I didn't realize a guy can lose the CDL for being on insulin?? Seems really out of line to me..but then..what do i know!! HAHA!! Be safe and good luck with your health!
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