Testing out what I can and can't eat.

[Bluetit1802]

I've been testing since April, and my fingers bruise. I have stopped squeezing now. The more I squeeze, the more I bruise, and I know we are not supposed to squeeze as this can corrupt the blood drop. If insufficient blood appears I prick different fingers until some flows more freely. Certain fingers are better than others. The later in the day it gets, the harder it gets, so I use my "better" fingers later in the day.

 

[jack412]

I milk the finger from the base to get a drop, I don't squeeze the tip....if that's a help? I can also use a fine setting on the lance

 

[catherinecherub]

Another thing to consider about your testing is are you drinking enough? Blood does not flow as well if you are dehydrated.

 

[phoenix]

Thank you. I downloaded the Carb Manager on my iPad as I use a lot of fresh foods that's not pre packed so you don't get the information that way. Do you know if these a Uk one that you can download from anywhere.

I don't know if this will do the same things but it is from the UK.
http://www.carbsandcals.com/products/carb-and-calorie-counter-app/

 

[Rosie1953]

Another thing to consider about your testing is are you drinking enough? Blood does not flow as well if you are dehydrated.

Yes it could be that I'm dehydrated as I don't tend to drink much. I will try upping my fluid intake.

Thankyou every one for you help.

 

[xgemmiex]

Dinner at 6-05pm 50g Crinkled oven chips, 50g breaded Scampi. Peas. Lettuce. Cucumber. Tomato.

Wait, what? Oven chips?

 

[Rosie1953]

Wait, what? Oven chips?

Yes I had them to test out to see what happened. I was not sure if with the breaded scampi and oven chips was going to make me go sky high. Don't mostly eat any kind of potatoes.