Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Create a system to help you remember to do your readings. Keep a record of your results. Bring your record to your doctor visits.

Answer: You and your doctor will make a plan for how often and at what times you should use your glucometer to check your blood sugar. Sometimes this should be done three times every day. It might be hard to remember this, especially at first, but creating a system to help you remember can get you into the habit.  Make a log that you have to check off for morning, afternoon, and evening. Put it on your refrigerator or bathroom mirror – somewhere that you look often throughout the day. Check off the boxes as you go. Be creative. Try keeping three small stones in your right pocket. As you do a reading, move a stone to your left pocket. By the end of the day you should have all stones in your left pocket. This can be a tangible reminder to do your readings. Come up with something that works for you! Some diabetic glucose meters will store the readings for you in their on-board memory. With others, you will have to write your results down. Make sure you note the day, time and type of reading. For instance, was the reading taken first thing in the morning? This is known as a fasting reading. Was it taken 2 hours after a meal? This is known as a 2-hour postprandial reading. Bring your glucometer with you every time you see the doctor who takes care of your diabetes. If it stores your results, they can access them directly. If your machine does not store your results, be sure to bring your written record with you. Bring your glucometer, as well, so your doctor can check to ensure it is working properly at every visit.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Install a solar power system. Have a backup power supply installed. Reduce your energy usage. Drill a well. Get a septic tank installed. Have a greywater system installed.

Answer: Off-the-grid living requires that you develop energy-independence for your home.  The best option is to retrofit your home with solar panels.  Consult a solar power installation company in your area to get a better idea of how you can connect your home to a solar panel system. Total installation costs of an average solar power system – including solar panels, a battery, a backup generator, and professional installation – averages around $40,000 USD. A backup system can supplement your solar panels, which can come in handy on cloudy days.  If you’re near a river or creek, you could get a micro hydropower turbine installed as a backup system.  Otherwise, you could get a wind turbine installed near your house.  Talk to renewable energy companies in your area about your options and, if you wish, get a backup system installed.  A domestic wind turbine costs around $10,000 USD. Micro hydropower turbines have a wide range of costs.  A small one can cost around $7,000 USD, while a large one (which produces more power) can cost over $55,000 USD. Since you’re using electricity off the grid, it’s important to take steps to ensure you don’t use too much power.  To keep energy costs low, replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs.  This simple change can reduce electricity use by 75%.  Additionally, turn lights, TVs, and other appliances off when you’re not using them. Since you won’t be connected to a central water system, you’ll need to use well water.  Getting a well drilled will cost somewhere in the neighborhood of around $7,000 USD. A septic tank is a watertight chamber that collects sewage in the absence of a sewer system.  Having a septic tank installed generally costs around $5,000 USD. The septic tank will need to be emptied by a vacuum truck periodically. A greywater system will treat water used in dishwashing, sinks, showers, and baths so that it can be used again.  While it’s less of a necessity than a septic tank or a well, greywater systems can extend the lifetime of your well by allowing you to use water that has already been pumped up to the surface. Recycled greywater can be used as toilet water or in irrigation.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Fill a  cup of water a third of the way. Stir the mixture. Water the soil gently. Place the jar in a warm place where there is enough sunlight for the seeds to sprout. Wait until the seeds sprout. Keep tending to the strawberries.

Answer: Add two thirds hydrogen peroxide. Dip the toothpick in this solution. Then drip some of the solution over the seeds. This will help them grow, as hydrogen peroxide is a natural oxidizer. Note: You do not need to do this every day––every other day is fine until the seeds have sprouted, then once a week is all you need. Don't overdo the watering or the seeds will drown and can turn moldy. Keep the soil moist but not wet, watering about once or twice a week.  In a few days, the seeds should have sprouted. If enough plants take, you can transplant them after a few weeks, into separate pots. When the plants grow large enough, fruit will form and the plant should be sprouting some yummy strawberries for you to eat.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Open Gmail. Tap ☰. Tap your current email address. Tap Manage accounts. Tap Add account. Tap Google. Enter your email address. Tap NEXT. Enter your password. Tap NEXT. Switch between accounts.

Answer:
Tap the Gmail app icon, which resembles a red "M" on a white background. This will open your Gmail inbox if you're logged in. If you aren't logged in, enter your email address and password when prompted. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. A pop-out menu will appear. This is at the top of the pop-out menu. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu to appear. It's in the drop-down menu. A new menu will open. This option is in the menu. It's at the top of the list of options. You may be prompted to allow Google to sign you in. If so, tap Continue or ALLOW. Tap the "Email or phone" text box, then type in the email address for the account you want to use. It's below the text box. Type in the password you use to log into your Gmail account. It's at the bottom of the page. Doing so will both add the account to your list of currently signed-in accounts and open the account's inbox. If you want to switch to a different signed-in account, tap ☰, then tap the account's profile image at the top of the menu. If the account doesn't have a profile image, you'll tap the colored circle with the account name's first initial instead.