How do you clean up the blob of blood left on the end of your finger?

[Scandichic]

I usually wipe it on the curtains


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Sorry to be so sexist but that is such a bloke response. I hope your partner beats you with the nearest, heaviest object - lol! Or at least makes you sleep in the garden as penance!

 

[Scandichic]

I usually just suck it off. Some people find this disgusting. But hey ho. Does anyone actually bother usind a swab or something?

Are you a troll?

 

[Scandichic]

No, I lick it off too lol ! It's my blood anyway !

So do I but I always..... Wash my hands!

 

[Nicholas Hoare]

Wipe mine on the cat then she licks it of.


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[mo1905]

So do I but I always..... Wash my hands! View attachment 3832

Well, I asked for that one lol ! I only lick the finger not used in the other process lol


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[SAFC56]

I lick it too!

 

[Scandichic]

Well, I asked for that one lol ! I only lick the finger not used in the other process lol


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Now you're showing off!

 

[Robbity]

I also have vampirical tendencies, and use a bit of licky spit to remove my blood drop too; spit is nice and antiseptic and comes conveniently packaged and ready to hand.

According to Wikipedia: Saliva contains many compounds that are antibacterial or promote healing.

So as far as I can see most of us are definitely Doing the Right Thing!

Robbity

 

[DiaBethic95]

I sometimes lick mine off, but if I don't feel up to that I just wipe it somewhere on my boyfriends clothes without him knowing haha


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[Indy51]

I feel like I'm surrounded by vampires ... now where did I put that garlic necklace

 

[fkarno]

... haven't changed mine in months... I only change it when starts to hurt too much!..

How heroic! Do you expect a medal for not following the advice never to re-use sharps?

 

[jack412]

I have a friend help me

 

[Mothership]

Some of these posts have made me smile. I am in the fortunate position of living in Wales and having my lancets on prescription, besides which I can never get the bit of plastic back onto a used lancet without bending the needle

 

[daniT1D]

I usually just leave it, hence my kit bag etc being covered it blood


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[mo1905]

Just to be clear. The NHS advise changing lancet every time. Whilst we are all posting here and having a bit of fun, let's be clear to any new visitors that we don't condone this practice. Same with needles, some re-use them but not advised


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[Randburg]

I use a paper towel, space the drops about 1/4 inch apart, Polka Dot style,I see how many i can get on before starting again, on a new one.
Keeps me amused

 

[tomvonc]

I use a paper towel, space the drops about 1/4 inch apart, Polka Dot style,I see how many i can get on before starting again, on a new one.
Keeps me amused

You just reminded me of a thought I had of tattooing tiny numbers from 1-200 1/4 inch apart all over my belly to make sure I rotate injection sites!

 

[Scandichic]

I have a friend help me

I love this!

 

[chubbyian]

Prick and lick

 

[elvis the cat]

Prick and lick

well what can I say to that lol