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Testing - when and how?

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babycham

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I have found in the past when I have tried to test several times a day, that my fingers get sore, and this makes me reluctant to prick them yet again, the only digit that doesn't get sore is my thumb but I have read that you shouldn't use your index finger or your thumb for pricking, why is this? I also find it difficult to prick my right fingers (I am right handed).

Also because of the job I do, it is not possible to go and test regularly as only allowed to leave desk on a scheduled break unless desperate for the toilet.

What would be the best time to test after eating for a true test of the foods eated, 1 hour or 2 hours?

Teresa
 
Teresa.

It depends on the type of finger pricker device you use. I have used some which were like medieval torture instruments. I now use an Accu-Chek multiclix lancet device which is adjustable for depth. Use it on the lowest setting possible to obtain a small speck of blood.

I presume that you are pricking the sides of your finger and not the pads. The sides shouldn't really get sore as there are less nerve endings there than in the pad of the fingers. Not a good idea.
As for being right handed, so am I. It just takes alittle practice and you will soon be ambidexterous.

Your employer is supposed to allow you adjustments to your work routine if you have to test your blood levels or take medications. so the thing to do here is discuss this with your boss. I can think of no reason why you cannot test at your desk unless it would be hazardous in some way ?

You need to test at least at 2 hrs, the one hour test would be to if there were any large 'spike' after certain foods.
 
I have gone to alternative site testing. Check in your meter booklet to see if your set-up supports that method.
 
As Hana says, if you do you use AST,( Alternative Site Testing ) there is a clear warning that the readings are not as accurate especially when Bg levels are dropping. It also states that you should discuss this method with your GP/Nurse before starting to use it.
 
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