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My arm after AST.

Julie1471

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504
Location
Broadstairs,Kent
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Dislikes
Having high blood sugars!!!!!
Here's my arm after loads of AST (alternate site testing). Check on arm if think it's low if it shows low, I test on my fingers. But it's sore and I have a lump in one area. I like AST as it saves my fingers, but can get really sore.


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try the thumb and little finger big pads on the palm, I like from the wrist to the little finger palm pad
 
That's ok, but I only have one hand. I have no left hand which is why my left arm is like this, going for the under side now....
 
I haven't tried anywhere else, but the under side of arm seems softer. I don't know which would be better, I suppose it's a matter of keep trying all over the limbs till you find a place you like, with minimum complications.
 
That looks nasty Julie. I had a go at using the arm myself and got similar marks so didn't carry on. Have no idea about the under arm but there are veins so dont think its ideal. A bit inconvenient, but have you tried the top side part of yr legs or yr tummy or earlobe?

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It's a bit sore . Hubby does my earlobe, when he's around. I haven't tried tummy or leg yet, think I've fallen into the trap of using it, because it's so easy to get to.
 
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