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Morning Walk in the Sun from Portland Basin to Hyde and Back

This morning I took a lovely walk from Portland Basin in Ashton-under-Lyne to Hyde, following the canal path that connects these two old towns in Greater Manchester. I got to Portland Basin just as the sun was warming everything up. It's such a nice spot where the Ashton

Automatic backup of folders to ProtonDrive using rclone

I have 2 NFS shares on my NAS box that I need to automatically back up to ProtonDrive. I chose rclone as the tool for the job.

How I Share Folders on My Internal Network with NFS

In this post, I’ll walk you through how I share two important folders on my Debian-based server at internal IP address 10.0.0.3 using NFS, and how I mount these shares on my Mac. I’ll cover every step, from configuring the server’s exports file to

My Diabetes Journey: From Misdiagnosis to Insulin Pump Possibilities

The hospital walls felt all too familiar during my second diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) episode. The uncontrollable vomiting, the maddening combination of extreme thirst yet painful swallowing, these symptoms had returned with a vengeance. As I lay there, hooked up to IVs and monitors, I didn't expect that this

The Benefits of Using an Insulin Pump with a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

Introduction Managing insulin-dependent diabetes requires constant vigilance to maintain stable blood glucose levels. People living with type 1 diabetes—and some with type 2 diabetes—must balance insulin intake, physical activity, meals, and other factors to prevent both high and low blood sugar. Traditionally, this has involved multiple daily injections

Comprehensive Overview of Fiasp Insulin

1. Introduction to Fiasp Insulin Fiasp (Fast-acting Insulin Aspart) is a rapid-acting insulin analog used for the management of diabetes mellitus in both adults and children. Developed by Novo Nordisk, Fiasp is an improved formulation of insulin aspart (the active ingredient in NovoLog) designed to provide faster onset and better

Gaining Control

How I Improved My Blood Glucose Management After another DKA episode

Understanding Diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, there are still many misconceptions about the different types, their causes, and the impact they have on a person’s life.

BSL Level 3 Results

Just got notification today that I've passed my British Sign Language (BSL) level 3 exams! 😄 There were three parts; a formal presentation, an informal conversation and a receptive exam, all a week apart in December last year. Formal Presentation For my formal presentation I chose "How Deaf

New Year, New Hospital Visit

So am I? Doc: "Type 2 diabetics don't have to worry about DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis), it only affects type 1's." Me: "But I'm type 2, and I've had two DKA episodes now." Doc: "Hmm, yes. About that.

Sentinel in Mist

Bye-bye 2024