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angelicbaby said:
Yes. It's like a normal blood test. Well I'm guessing it is. I don't actually look at my arm. I'm too busy reading the posters on the wall opposite and concentrating on breathing. lol. At least I don't hyperventilate anymore or burst into tears.
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image.jpg I hope so,no I don't look either I use numbing cream when I need a test done,I have had so many needles in the past month I need a break,I also used to cry nothing wrong in that gets it all of your chest.
 
Not so good for the poor nurse trying to get blood out of you though :nurse:. Years ago, when I had to get bloods taken before a hospital admission, I was in such a state - they tried to send me away. I told them, if they didn't take my blood there and then, they would never have it cos I would not be able to return. Very, very embarrassing. But hey, diabetes does cure you of needle phobia's :bigtears:
 
angelicbaby said:
Not so good for the poor nurse trying to get blood out of you though :nurse:. Years ago, when I had to get bloods taken before a hospital admission, I was in such a state - they tried to send me away. I told them, if they didn't take my blood there and then, they would never have it cos I would not be able to return. Very, very embarrassing. But hey, diabetes does cure you of needle phobia's :bigtears:
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So have you got use to them now?when I saw the neurologist about my feet he wanted me to have bloods done my veins went into hibernation mode the nurse finally got it after the 3rd attempt.
 
I wouldn't say I'm used to having the blood test although finger pricking doesn't bother me anymore. Don't worry. It's something that you have to have one to five times a year now, so you will get better at controlling your fear. ;)
 
Snowy12 said:
View attachment 8723 I hope so,no I don't look either I use numbing cream when I need a test done,I have had so many needles in the past month I need a break,I also used to cry nothing wrong in that gets it all of your chest.
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Oh an I'm kinda interested in this numbing cream you use. Can you provide some details so that I can look into it. May need to add it to my shopping list.:writer:
 
I must be lucky I've never had sore fingers. I just rotate the spots over all 8 fingers. I don't do thumbs but I do use sides of my fingers mainly. I change my lancet with every new pot of strips
 
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