Tbnh1, I feel your pain - I too am extremly needle phobic and, allthough well meant, the odd comment on here is quite typical of people that do not understand the condition ( re Gavmolds post above ... sorry, Gav, not trying to have a dig, but you really misunderstand the problem with your comment ). It took me a year of denial and then a further 6 months of avoidance to eventually come to the realisation that I somehow had to try and get a grip of my blood sugar problem - mine rides particularly high at between 10mmol - and 18mmol, depending on food and times eaten. I bought an Accumen meter and had a nightmare of a time trying to stab myself and then, having managed this, subsequently got very queasy and on the verge of passing out again and again ( not a situation you want to repeatedly face ! ). Luckily, I do have a rather naturally numb, fleshy mound at the top of my leg and I discovered I can use this area without suffering the indignation of passing out every time I need a little drop of blood ). I did closely look at te Libre system and it might be worth your while considering it if you can't handle a pin prick 6 times a day ( I know I couldn't ). The Libre just requires one brief prick in the upper arm and then the unit is active and stays on for up to one month - you literally just hold your app against it and it gives you a read out. Best of luck and don't get discouraged.