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Diabeticger

Diabeticger

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That time again :) ,

Anyone ever use anyplace other than fingers for checking their BG ?, finger tips are beginning to feel like leather
 
Dr Bernstein's diabetes solution includes a diagram showing various location on top side of fingers as well as round finger tips on the palm side. I did try top side of fingers between knuckles but did not manage to get enough blood out for a test :(
 
Diabeticger said:
That time again :) ,

Anyone ever use anyplace other than fingers for checking their BG ?, finger tips are beginning to feel like leather
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Where and how are you pricking?
I have been pricking multiple times a day for over 15 years and not have a problem. Until I had a Libre, I was pricking 10 or more times a day.

I make sure to “rotate my fingers” using a different finger each time each day,
I don’t pump them to get blood: I make sure my fingers are warm and the blood flows easily (with Raynaud’s, this is very important).
I adjust the depth to make sure the lancet only pierces as deep as necessary.
I only use soap and water to wash my fingers never alcohol as alcohol can toughen the flesh (paramedics use saline for this reason).
Many people advise using the side of the finger rather than the pad to reduce pain.


Failing all of that, what about using a Libre?
I wouldn’t advice Libre to replace all finger pricks but it has reduced my pricks from more than 10 to twice a day. That said, the main benefit is seeing levels between pricks.
 
Diabeticger said:
That time again :) ,

Anyone ever use anyplace other than fingers for checking their BG ?, finger tips are beginning to feel like leather
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Sorry, had to give you a funny emoji for your awesome thread title. Thanks for making me smile.
 
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