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I know two autistic young men who have experienced incredible improvements when they worked specifically on theory-of-mind strengthening techniques, so we could argue the degree to which these are fixed They may have experienced developmental delay, because their brains are wired to learn different...

I'm with you on integrating all sustainable lifestyle changes, before pulling the statin lever. Unless there's an acute risk (ie uncontrolled diabetes + high cholesterol), build the strong foundation first. Don't bury your most useful metric with a drug. Use it to learn. Backing off ketosis looks li...

My smart watch does in fact reduce phone screen time. Garmin Forerunner 55. I no longer pick the phone to check texts, appointment times, who is calling, or the weather. I am less likely to get distracted. Since essential information is on my wrist, I can also keep the phone further away. That makes...

Diet's very personal, but my experience is similar to Ego's. Vegetarian for 20 years, numbers are comparable

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Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:26 pm

Last check at 56 my levels were:

@Ego - how many hours a week of endurance exercise do you do? I think that's a key variable. IIRC, you are quite active.

You can calculate HOMA-IR from the insulin and fasting glucose number, here: https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/3120/homa-ir-homeostatic-model-assessment-insulin-resistance I don't know if your diet would suppress expression of any insulin resistance, but those numbers look enviable. It's hard to believe y...

I like this article, if you haven't seen it: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-should-my-glucose-levels-be-ultimate-guide Their table makes your readings look pretty good. My doctor argues optimal is too strict: https://www.levelshealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Hazzard-Ratios-for-type-1-1...

While this discussion centers on social impairments, deficits can manifest in other detrimental ways. As an example - I struggle with convergent thinking. It leads to decision paralysis. In practice - that means selecting an electric toothbrush, took me an entire day. I had to fully explore the make...

What's the level of precision you can expect out of the meter? The shifts you are looking at above are very small. Two other thoughts: - moving raises blood sugar, they could be reasonably explained - some sources suggest you want to exercise the system a little, keeping it elastic For clothes - if ...

Pretending to be neurotypical is masking. The price is constant draining mental overhead. And a loss of connection - both to yourself and others. Liking the character an actor plays, doesn't mean liking the actor. It's not as simple as living authentically though. Nuerodiverse relationships face a d...

Perhaps I could negotiate something close to my wildest desires, but I'm not confident in my negotiation skills, so I expect to receive a very average deal. This is a chance to learn. Even if you have zero intention of staying - real stakes are on the table. You could simply say - "To fit with...

Why not negotiate for what you want, since you're already prepared to walk away? What's the downside?

So I fired amazon about 3 months ago. From an ERE perspective, it's had an unexpectedly positive implication. I still want to make small purchases. But most vendors depend on bundles, to justify their shipping. Pricing for "just one thing" is outrageous. Enter Ebay. My internet experience ...

Some thoughts. I center on money, but think this applies to all resources: 1. A successful retirement can include draw down of net worth. Temporarily, or even permanently. Especially if you are comfortable backstopping via social security or possible inheritance. It feels weird to watch that number ...

This is very interesting thanks for sharing Scott. I’m curious - how are the tshirts and bag signaling? Merch from a popular ADHD youtuber. A couple things say "Try Different". Another says "Hello Brains", with pictures of relevant objects. Her book has been the single most usef...

how did you manage to do well in a demanding tech executive job with both ADHD and autism? I didn't. As my peers made the transition to Director level, I burnt out and retired. My work life devolved to constant procrastination, followed by intense sprints of anxiety induced hyper focus. It was horr...

What metric do you use for ecological impact, if moving away from COL? That's the reason I assumed WL6+ people still considered it.

I'm leaning into mitigation strategies for my atypical wiring. I am good at using hyper focus, to introduce systems that bypass deficits. Today I focused on my Garmin, updating the watch face to go beyond heart rate: 1. Hyper focus - Move reminder graph, along with alerts. Break me out of ignoring, ...

I'm very interested to see what value you find from the service. Access to a Galleri test is one of the "exclusive" perks of my wife's concierge doctor. Pricing is similar. It's not something we've pursued, due to age. I think there's a time where it's worthwhile, if one has the resources....

Your problem is a little different, in that starting required facing novelty. Learning. Experimentation. The tools were literally in my car. The diagnostic steps - previously documented, for my car, on my phone. The fact that I didn't? I had reasons. I assumed the mechanic simply didn't reset the ti...

Have you looked into a concierge medicine service? A few years ago, my doctor moved to the MDVIP model. He then removed the middle man and went straight concierge. For about $2500 a year, you get the medicine 3.0 labs array. But also in person stuff. EKG, grip strength, balance on a force plate, etc...