New to being diabetic

[Matty777]

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

 

[Deleted member 308541]

I use a tissue at home, but I do use alcohol wipes on occasions.

 

[Rachox]

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/

 

[michita]

No wipes for me either... I just can be bothered and I don’t feel it’s needed.

 

[Ktmpedro220]

About thirty years ago I used alcohol wipes. Now I just make sure my hands are clean and fire away.

 

[EllieM]

Never used wipes, just try to remember to wash my hands if I think I may have touched anything sugary....