Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Water's ok for and me in that situation Dave. I've never heard anything different. . Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Water's ok for and me in that situation Dave. I've never heard anything different. . Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 It can't hurt to try Maggie. Re: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me For those who have trouble getting enough blood for the test strip, you might try something that seems to help me. Before testing, just run warm water over the hand with the finger that you plan to stick for the test. When I do that for a few seconds, I seem to have a little better luck in getting enough blood for the job. I can't promise improvement for anyone with the problem, but it's worth a try. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 It can't hurt to try Maggie. Re: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me For those who have trouble getting enough blood for the test strip, you might try something that seems to help me. Before testing, just run warm water over the hand with the finger that you plan to stick for the test. When I do that for a few seconds, I seem to have a little better luck in getting enough blood for the job. I can't promise improvement for anyone with the problem, but it's worth a try. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 It can't hurt to try Maggie. Re: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me For those who have trouble getting enough blood for the test strip, you might try something that seems to help me. Before testing, just run warm water over the hand with the finger that you plan to stick for the test. When I do that for a few seconds, I seem to have a little better luck in getting enough blood for the job. I can't promise improvement for anyone with the problem, but it's worth a try. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Oh wow, this is not what the lab told me, they said i coudl have water, but nothing else. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:09 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me Well, Evrything I have ever learned is that a fasting blood test means no food or water. Water can dilute the true readings of various blood tests. Re: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me Not true. Water has no affect on the fasting blood work. Or so the doctors and nurses at my medical facility say. Dave Re: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me Pat, is there something that you can feel which helps to guide your finger to the appropriate action spot on the strip? Maybe a tangible notch or something? It seems to me that I read somewhere that there was. Is this true? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Oh wow, this is not what the lab told me, they said i coudl have water, but nothing else. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:09 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me Well, Evrything I have ever learned is that a fasting blood test means no food or water. Water can dilute the true readings of various blood tests. Re: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me Not true. Water has no affect on the fasting blood work. Or so the doctors and nurses at my medical facility say. Dave Re: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me Pat, is there something that you can feel which helps to guide your finger to the appropriate action spot on the strip? Maybe a tangible notch or something? It seems to me that I read somewhere that there was. Is this true? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Oh wow, this is not what the lab told me, they said i coudl have water, but nothing else. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:09 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me Well, Evrything I have ever learned is that a fasting blood test means no food or water. Water can dilute the true readings of various blood tests. Re: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me Not true. Water has no affect on the fasting blood work. Or so the doctors and nurses at my medical facility say. Dave Re: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me Pat, is there something that you can feel which helps to guide your finger to the appropriate action spot on the strip? Maybe a tangible notch or something? It seems to me that I read somewhere that there was. Is this true? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Mine tell me that it is essential I drink water prior to fasting blood tests as: 1. It prevents de-hydration. 2. It has no effect on the results. 3. it is easier to draw blood from a well hydrated person. This is what my Dr told me and I also had it confirmed by the person doing my blood test. Will have the results next week. Cheers, Brett. Re: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me Pat, is there something that you can feel which helps to guide your finger to the appropriate action spot on the strip? Maybe a tangible notch or something? It seems to me that I read somewhere that there was. Is this true? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Mine tell me that it is essential I drink water prior to fasting blood tests as: 1. It prevents de-hydration. 2. It has no effect on the results. 3. it is easier to draw blood from a well hydrated person. This is what my Dr told me and I also had it confirmed by the person doing my blood test. Will have the results next week. Cheers, Brett. Re: BG test Meters for Canadian Members (was) Re: Introducing Me Pat, is there something that you can feel which helps to guide your finger to the appropriate action spot on the strip? Maybe a tangible notch or something? It seems to me that I read somewhere that there was. Is this true? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Water does not affect your labs, and does not dilute your blood in any way, although I probably wouldn't recommend carbonated or flavoured waters. And no, coffee doesn't count as water either *grin* In response to Yolanda: Oh wow, this is not what the lab told me, they said i coudl have water, but nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Water does not affect your labs, and does not dilute your blood in any way, although I probably wouldn't recommend carbonated or flavoured waters. And no, coffee doesn't count as water either *grin* In response to Yolanda: Oh wow, this is not what the lab told me, they said i coudl have water, but nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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