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<blockquote data-quote="Buster_" data-source="post: 2445621" data-attributes="member: 527600"><p>I'm a type 2 and the most I've routinely tested was about 5 or 6 times a day, but this was when I was learning about my condition and how different foods and meals affect me. I now test much less, often not at all for several days.</p><p></p><p>I think it's necessary for type 1's (and perhaps others?) to check much more frequently through the day, as they have to calculate insulin dosage etc.</p><p></p><p>It's very easy to become obsessed with the numbers on your glucose meter but I think you know that testing as often as you currently are is not good for you, body or mind. Don't beat yourself up about this though, there will be plenty of opportunity to change things for the better. Perhaps you can find a way to focus on other aspects of managing your diabetes, or set yourself a maximum number of tests each day and gradually bring it down? How are you doing with your diet and exercise? Can you make any little improvements there that will encourage you and give you other things to think about?</p><p></p><p>As for getting blood, I found that instead of squeezing just my fingertip I get much better results if I start at the base of the finger and squish all the way up, sort of like pushing the toothpaste up from the bottom of the tube.</p><p></p><p>I know it's easy to say these word, but try not to feel too down. You're not alone, there are plenty of friendly people here on the forum who will listen and offer advice and support.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buster_, post: 2445621, member: 527600"] I'm a type 2 and the most I've routinely tested was about 5 or 6 times a day, but this was when I was learning about my condition and how different foods and meals affect me. I now test much less, often not at all for several days. I think it's necessary for type 1's (and perhaps others?) to check much more frequently through the day, as they have to calculate insulin dosage etc. It's very easy to become obsessed with the numbers on your glucose meter but I think you know that testing as often as you currently are is not good for you, body or mind. Don't beat yourself up about this though, there will be plenty of opportunity to change things for the better. Perhaps you can find a way to focus on other aspects of managing your diabetes, or set yourself a maximum number of tests each day and gradually bring it down? How are you doing with your diet and exercise? Can you make any little improvements there that will encourage you and give you other things to think about? As for getting blood, I found that instead of squeezing just my fingertip I get much better results if I start at the base of the finger and squish all the way up, sort of like pushing the toothpaste up from the bottom of the tube. I know it's easy to say these word, but try not to feel too down. You're not alone, there are plenty of friendly people here on the forum who will listen and offer advice and support. [/QUOTE]
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