pin prick

ambercoco1

Active Member
Messages
28
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Th ends of my fingers are getting sore and hard as im checking alot recently ny other options im not verry svvy with technology mind thaanks in advance
 

grantg

Well-Known Member
Messages
216
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Dislikes
needles, bloods sampling, infact most medical stuff which usually result in panic/anxienty attacks,hyperventalating etc :< also dislike medevil torturists aka dentists :O
Maybe possible to use a thinner gauge needle. Eg 32g thinner than 30g 28g etc that should help a bit if can get enough of droplet to check. You could if not tried already reduce depth of lancet. Maybe hand moisturiser could help a little too. Guessing you clean with warm water. Ensure to rotate fingers as much as possible using both the left and right sides of each finger if not doing already. Combination of above hopefully will help.
 
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JoKalsbeek

Expert
Messages
6,595
Type of diabetes
I reversed my Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Th ends of my fingers are getting sore and hard as im checking alot recently ny other options im not verry svvy with technology mind thaanks in advance
Never use the tip, it's where your nerve endings end up not being very pleased with you. Try the sides, like @Jaylee suggested. Much, much better.
 

Melgar

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Staff Member
Moderator
Messages
1,559
Type of diabetes
Other
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
I agree with @JoKalsbeek . I will only use the tip of my finger as a last resort if I cannot get any blood from the sides. The tips of your fingers are very sensitive.
 
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