Where is a good place to test besides finger tips? Palms sounds like it hurts, and wouldn't ithave to go pretty far down to get blood from your fore arm? If any advice on were else to test becides finger tips, please tell.
2007-06-24 04:13:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I've actually tested both in the palm and the forearm and found that either one is a good alternative to the finger and painless but, I found it easier to get a drop out of the palm. Remember that alternate site testing is only accurate for fasting glucose not post-meal. FYI, I use the Aviva monitor.
2007-06-24 10:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by rxmaman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try the super fine lancets. That is what I use. Make sure your instrument is not set on the deepest setting. I do use my fingers a lot but as suggested by others, use the sides of your fingers. I use my forearms too, the super fine lancets don't hurt. I have tried the palms yet, not that desperate for blood. LOL Give them a try. WalMart has a brand that is great and not too expensive.
2007-06-24 06:11:12 · answer #2 · answered by db2byl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do not test on finger tips, test to the side of your finger. The fleshy parts hurt too much. You can also have an adapter with your blood glucose tester for your arm. Good luck. ]Don't mash your finger either to get the blood run out, just milk your finger or hang it down first.
2007-06-24 04:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by drmatchr 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can also get blood from the side of your fingers. Anyplace that you can get blood is ok. The most used spot are the fingertips. Toes would work too but that sounds more painful.
2007-06-24 04:21:17 · answer #4 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋