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Cold weather - like blood from a stone

ElyDave

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Ely, Cambs
Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Anyone else having trouble getting blood in this cold weather?

Anyone have any tips?
 
If washing hands thoroughly in warm water does not work try increasing the depth of the lancet.
 
I was given a tip years ago to squeeze firmly but gently On the first finger joint for a few seconds. It works well for me

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ElyDave said:
Anyone else having trouble getting blood in this cold weather?

Anyone have any tips?
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I would also say hold your fingers in some warm water for about a minute or so heat should bring the blood to the surface
 
My hands are always cold, even in the summer. But I'm a gusher anyway

Not helpful at all I know haha
 
I think I just need to go for a run first, normally end up dripping everywhere then.
 
In the winter, I always get very cold hands when outside even with gloves on. I tend to use hand warmers inside my pockets and can vouch for Little Hotties as they work a treat and last for about 8-12hrs. They also keep my bg meter ok as it doesn't like the cold
 
I have this problem also I'm squeezing the. Living daylights out of my fingers until. They. Hurt but find my fingers have a wee trick its spurts out of the resealed hole like a rocket or u have other sights on your hands you can use good blood hunting
 
I squeezed my finger the other day and it spurted in my face. My nurse laughed and said to alter my lancet. It could be because i use steroid creams and the skin is thinner. Xx
 
on DAFNE thsi week, they've shamed me into daily lancet changes, seems better so far.

Must admit the other one that work for me is a double penetration
 
ElyDave said:
on DAFNE thsi week, they've shamed me into daily lancet changes, seems better so far.

Must admit the other one that work for me is a double penetration
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Haha! I change mine daily, I get less bruising that way
 
With Reynolds disease (white fingers) it's even more fun...

My finger tips are too sensitive and i use my third (bottom) phalange to test. It's fatter and easier to squeeze. Although lik others when it's too cold i also use the deeper settings and double puncture hen desperate.

I find the bottom of the finger is a lot less painful, but have never seen it mentioned anywhere as test site.

We share your pain(s)
 
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