Took my blood sugar and it really hurt caused a bloodwheel

WackyJacky64 said:

I it normal I'm really concerned now because it really hurt .

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I have not experienced this myself, but looking at Britannica it is a response to an allergic infection caused by the injection of an antigen, Can trigger anaphylactic shock which would need emergency treatment. Probably just be sore for a while then clear up by itself (bit like paper cut) but keep an eye on it. Suggest in future using surgical wipes to clean the site before injecting or fingerprick testing since it is a sign of sensitivity to something that was contaminating the finger. You may find further info if you google wheal and flare.

Call a doctor if you get any other symptoms or it gets worse. This is a medical matter rather than a diabetes related problem, but most of us inject ourselves in some form or other.

Sorry but for clarity do you mean a blood blister? Never heard the expression blood wheel. And I can’t actually see anything on the picture except maybe a slight purple mark on the ring finger - is that what I should be seeing? Looks like a bruise not blood blister to me from this angle. If so that’s not a location I’d be aiming for and perhaps why you have some bruising there. Early on in testing I used the centre of my thumb pad for a test. It really hurt and didn’t stop hurting and became inflamed and red. Ended up with antibiotic cream. Lesson learnt about location of tests. 2 yrs later I’ve not had a repeat of the experience despite being less than fastidious about cleaning the finger first. So I’d advise keeping it clean and watch it. If it swells and become red try and get some antibiotic cream maybe after a consult with the nurse. Hopefully it’ll fade quickly and easily.

WackyJacky64 said:

Thank you for the replies . It's a blue area just below where i pricked my finger . No pain now but its still there . I will keep an eye on it .

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Did you use the pad of your finger? Don't! use the side but not right by the nail. I bruise really easily and sometimes bruise after doing a test, also it sometimes hurts. I have pea princess syndrome (joke).

WackyJacky64 said:

I used the side now I will use the pad , thanks

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No I meant use the side NOT the pad! Pad will hurt

WackyJacky64 said:

Thank you for the replies . It's a blue area just below where i pricked my finger . No pain now but its still there . I will keep an eye on it .

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I do this sometimes, ouch! Make sure you change your needle regularly, (it should be each time you use it I think but who does that??), however I have noticed that if I inadvertently haven't changed it for a few days it gets blunt and THAT is when it bruises. x