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Using pre injection wipes

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Maybird

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Is it ok to use pre-injection cleaning wipes on the finger before using the lancet for a BG test or would whatever is on the wipe change the blood in any way for the correct test result
I thought they would be good if I was out for the day but still wanted to test before eating
 
I use finger wipes which are alcohol based. I have not noticed any difference in my readings.
You can get them in single wipes
×100 for about £4-£5 from Amazon or eBay. Use the same wipe to mop up after!!
 
I was led to believe that alcohol wipes interfere with bg readings...although I could be wrong! If you can wash hands in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly before testing.
 
noblehead said:
I was led to believe that alcohol wipes interfere with bg readings...although I could be wrong! If you can wash hands in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly before testing.
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Yes I just wash my hands at home but thought the wipes may be handy when out for the day if no hand washing facilities were available
 
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