Why can't I get any blood out of my fingers?

[debs248]

I warned hubby today that we must never, ever risk running out of eggs again lol

Silly/ newbie question(s)

1 I often wake at around 6, go for a wee and then back to sleep for a few hours. Can I test when I wake up the second time or is it too late?

2 I know I'm supposed to test before I eat or drink anything but I can't get a decent blood drop when dehydrated. Is it ok to drink water?

3 I'm trying not to snack before bed but it's going to happen sometimes. Does it matter if I haven't fasted for the full 8 hours?

Going to try testing tomorrow fingers crossed...


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[debs248]

It's getting better, I've done a test myself with minimal assistance and even better, the numbers are slightly lower each time

07:00 Took 40mg gliclazide with food (fried eggs)
14:30 BG 15.3
17:45 BG 15.1
18:15 Took 40mg gliclazide with meal (frittata, ~20g carbs)
20:00 BG 10.9
21:45 BG 8.8

Need to do some more research but this seems encouraging

Hoping to do one more test tonight after a rehydrating cuppa!

 

[Hopeful34]

Well done, that's really positive. As you've found out hydration is so important to getting blood. Onwards and upwards (well, downwards for your numbers)!

 

[MrsA2]

Hydration is good for so much more than blood tests..skin, weight loss, energy, mental health.
Do keep it up.

 

[debs248]

Hydration is good for so much more than blood tests..skin, weight loss, energy, mental health.
Do keep it up.

Thanks!

I got told off a few years ago by a nurse at the incontinence clinic for "drinking too much". Couldn't make it up. My poor kidneys would have packed up by now if I'd listened to her.