M Matty777 Newbie Messages 1 Oct 4, 2019 #1 Hi people just wondering what type of wipes to use when checking blood sugar on the go. Do it have to be no alcohol wipes. Many thank matty
Hi people just wondering what type of wipes to use when checking blood sugar on the go. Do it have to be no alcohol wipes. Many thank matty
D Deleted member 308541 Guest Oct 4, 2019 #2 I use a tissue at home, but I do use alcohol wipes on occasions.
Rachox Oracle Retired Moderator Messages 17,603 Location Oxford Type of diabetes I reversed my Type 2 Treatment type Tablets (oral) Oct 4, 2019 #3 Hi Marty and welcome to the forum. I gather alcohol wipes can harden your skin if used repeatedly. If I’m out and about I use these: https://www.funkypumpers.com/product-category/blood-testing-glucose-blood-test-diabetes/
Hi Marty and welcome to the forum. I gather alcohol wipes can harden your skin if used repeatedly. If I’m out and about I use these: https://www.funkypumpers.com/product-category/blood-testing-glucose-blood-test-diabetes/
M michita Well-Known Member Messages 480 Location London Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Oct 4, 2019 #4 No wipes for me either... I just can be bothered and I don’t feel it’s needed.
K Ktmpedro220 Active Member Messages 36 Type of diabetes Type 1 Oct 5, 2019 #5 About thirty years ago I used alcohol wipes. Now I just make sure my hands are clean and fire away.
EllieM Moderator Staff Member Moderator Messages 10,244 Location New Zealand Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Pump Dislikes hypos and forum bugs Oct 5, 2019 #6 Never used wipes, just try to remember to wash my hands if I think I may have touched anything sugary....
Never used wipes, just try to remember to wash my hands if I think I may have touched anything sugary....