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<blockquote data-quote="Nidge247" data-source="post: 1275068" data-attributes="member: 158871"><p>Hi [USER=144444]@nessa1970[/USER]</p><p></p><p>As others have already said, if you switch to the sides of your fingers, it is a less painful area as there are less nerve endings. Also if you ensure your hands are warm before you test, this will help the flow.</p><p></p><p>If you find a finger struggles to supply, leave it alone for a week before you try it again. Trial and error has taught me not to use either thumbs or smallest finger - they don't bleed for me! As I need to test up to 10 times a day (I drive a lot) and am usually on-the-go for 18-19hrs each day, my fingers do see some use.</p><p></p><p>Keep your hands well moisturised; I use Diprobase ointment from the chemist - it's cheap but very effective and non-greasy, if you get some cotton gloves from the like of Wilko; they are cheap there and last well. The gloves help your skin absorb the ointment. I have both gloves and ankle socks, as the skin on my feet becomes dry otherwise.</p><p></p><p>Use your pricker on the lowest setting you can draw blood. If you follow the above tips, you will find a lowish setting works well, and will quickly learn where works and where doesn't.</p><p></p><p>Shout up to us again if you are struggling - we've all been there, and knowledge is best when shared!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nidge247, post: 1275068, member: 158871"] Hi [USER=144444]@nessa1970[/USER] As others have already said, if you switch to the sides of your fingers, it is a less painful area as there are less nerve endings. Also if you ensure your hands are warm before you test, this will help the flow. If you find a finger struggles to supply, leave it alone for a week before you try it again. Trial and error has taught me not to use either thumbs or smallest finger - they don't bleed for me! As I need to test up to 10 times a day (I drive a lot) and am usually on-the-go for 18-19hrs each day, my fingers do see some use. Keep your hands well moisturised; I use Diprobase ointment from the chemist - it's cheap but very effective and non-greasy, if you get some cotton gloves from the like of Wilko; they are cheap there and last well. The gloves help your skin absorb the ointment. I have both gloves and ankle socks, as the skin on my feet becomes dry otherwise. Use your pricker on the lowest setting you can draw blood. If you follow the above tips, you will find a lowish setting works well, and will quickly learn where works and where doesn't. Shout up to us again if you are struggling - we've all been there, and knowledge is best when shared! [/QUOTE]
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