Doug: I've been living with Type 2 diabeties for over twenty years now. There is hope and RXs to treat it. However, for me a strict diet (salads 6 nights a week is normal) has helped me fight this "thing". As far as getting brass patterns cast, try contacting Precision Scale Co.(2383 Meridian Rd. Victor, MT 59875) Tel (406) 642-3904 They are good guys and might be able to make the castings from your pattern in return for the right to sell duplicate castings to their customers. Stay well my friend-Mal