Thanks for checking. We have had a problem since Erma came through. For some reason our water (which is public even though we live in the county) developed a muddy, gritty smell. Our whole county is affected. We have called everyone we know who is supposed to be in charge, and they say it's algae from the river that filters through the treatment plant or whatever has to happen. They don't know what kind of algae, and they claim it's harmless. Now, I don't trust that! If they don't know what it is, how do they know it's harmless? So we have been using bottled water and believe me that is a hassle. I cannot imagine what all of the people are going through who have lost everything from Harvey, Irma, Maria and doing without even the small comforts of living.
We are fine, but my morning blood is still high and my afternoon drops, as usual. It is not consistent, so I am not sure what causes it, and I know there is no one else who does. I have an appointment with my endo. in three weeks. I've asked before about it, but the answer is to see the dietician, and she is clueless. So I adjust it myself and see. I have almost become a vegetarian because I seem to do better with veggies than with meat. From what I've read, as a person gets older, the efficiency of the body slows and sometimes that causes a higher blood read. So, at my age that is probably part of the problem, since I am definitely not a spring chicken! There has been personal stress which is common in my life, and stress contributes also. So many factors that it's just too much to check everything. I continue to do the best I can and have good days and bad days, as most people.
As people say, "Just keep on keeping on." I hope everyone here is doing well. I look forward to cooler temperatures and Fall. I have decorated, even though it's still 90 degrees outside.
Better health to all.

retiredteacher