Sarcasm Alert!:was-Once again, a bloodless, jabless glucose testing method

[Guest guest]

Alan, thanks for the lesson. No, I'm not doing all of that. I need to work

with my lancet. I only punch my left hand since it hurts more on my right.

I wash my hands often but not always in warm water just before I test.

I've also been testing 15-20 times some days so lots of wounds. I'm having

a problem with going low with little warning some days so testing to avoid

treating if possible. I will lower my lantus again tonight and hope that

helps.

Laurel

[Guest guest]

He's right that washing in warm water helps. It not only meks the blood flow

better, it also makes

the wound smaller. Following up after getting the sample on the strip by running

cold water over

the finger helps as well, since this seals up the wound faster and may prevent

scarring to some

extent as well.

Of course if a sink isn't available you have to do something else, but using

rubbing alcohol (as

they tend to do in doctor's offices) is exactly the wrong way to go unless

there's no other

choice.

Ted Quick

--- lehgh wrote:

> Alan, thanks for the lesson. No, I'm not doing all of that. I need to work

> with my lancet. I only punch my left hand since it hurts more on my right.

> I wash my hands often but not always in warm water just before I test.

>

> I've also been testing 15-20 times some days so lots of wounds. I'm having

> a problem with going low with little warning some days so testing to avoid

> treating if possible. I will lower my lantus again tonight and hope that

> helps.

>

> Laurel

>

>

Ted Quick

[Guest guest]

He's right that washing in warm water helps. It not only meks the blood flow

better, it also makes

the wound smaller. Following up after getting the sample on the strip by running

cold water over

the finger helps as well, since this seals up the wound faster and may prevent

scarring to some

extent as well.

Of course if a sink isn't available you have to do something else, but using

rubbing alcohol (as

they tend to do in doctor's offices) is exactly the wrong way to go unless

there's no other

choice.

Ted Quick

--- lehgh wrote:

> Alan, thanks for the lesson. No, I'm not doing all of that. I need to work

> with my lancet. I only punch my left hand since it hurts more on my right.

> I wash my hands often but not always in warm water just before I test.

>

> I've also been testing 15-20 times some days so lots of wounds. I'm having

> a problem with going low with little warning some days so testing to avoid

> treating if possible. I will lower my lantus again tonight and hope that

> helps.

>

> Laurel

>

>

Ted Quick

[Guest guest]

He's right that washing in warm water helps. It not only meks the blood flow

better, it also makes

the wound smaller. Following up after getting the sample on the strip by running

cold water over

the finger helps as well, since this seals up the wound faster and may prevent

scarring to some

extent as well.

Of course if a sink isn't available you have to do something else, but using

rubbing alcohol (as

they tend to do in doctor's offices) is exactly the wrong way to go unless

there's no other

choice.

Ted Quick

--- lehgh wrote:

> Alan, thanks for the lesson. No, I'm not doing all of that. I need to work

> with my lancet. I only punch my left hand since it hurts more on my right.

> I wash my hands often but not always in warm water just before I test.

>

> I've also been testing 15-20 times some days so lots of wounds. I'm having

> a problem with going low with little warning some days so testing to avoid

> treating if possible. I will lower my lantus again tonight and hope that

> helps.

>

> Laurel

>

>

Ted Quick

[Guest guest]

Laurel, are you using a lancet holder with an " adjustable " clicker?

I've learned that they hurt a LOT less than the non-adjustable ones. I

keep mine set at the lowest/lightest setting and I can hardly feel it at

all. And I've been testing about 10 times a day for more than 7 years.

Vicki

Re: Re: Sarcasm Alert!:was-Once again, a

bloodless, jabless glucose testing method

> Alan, thanks for the lesson. No, I'm not doing all of that. I need

> to work

> with my lancet. I only punch my left hand since it hurts more on my

> right.

> I wash my hands often but not always in warm water just before I test.

>

> I've also been testing 15-20 times some days so lots of wounds. I'm

> having

> a problem with going low with little warning some days so testing to

> avoid

> treating if possible. I will lower my lantus again tonight and hope

> that

> helps.

>

> Laurel

[Guest guest]

Laurel, are you using a lancet holder with an " adjustable " clicker?

I've learned that they hurt a LOT less than the non-adjustable ones. I

keep mine set at the lowest/lightest setting and I can hardly feel it at

all. And I've been testing about 10 times a day for more than 7 years.

Vicki

Re: Re: Sarcasm Alert!:was-Once again, a

bloodless, jabless glucose testing method

> Alan, thanks for the lesson. No, I'm not doing all of that. I need

> to work

> with my lancet. I only punch my left hand since it hurts more on my

> right.

> I wash my hands often but not always in warm water just before I test.

>

> I've also been testing 15-20 times some days so lots of wounds. I'm

> having

> a problem with going low with little warning some days so testing to

> avoid

> treating if possible. I will lower my lantus again tonight and hope

> that

> helps.

>

> Laurel

[Guest guest]

Laurel, are you using a lancet holder with an " adjustable " clicker?

I've learned that they hurt a LOT less than the non-adjustable ones. I

keep mine set at the lowest/lightest setting and I can hardly feel it at

all. And I've been testing about 10 times a day for more than 7 years.

Vicki

Re: Re: Sarcasm Alert!:was-Once again, a

bloodless, jabless glucose testing method

> Alan, thanks for the lesson. No, I'm not doing all of that. I need

> to work

> with my lancet. I only punch my left hand since it hurts more on my

> right.

> I wash my hands often but not always in warm water just before I test.

>

> I've also been testing 15-20 times some days so lots of wounds. I'm

> having

> a problem with going low with little warning some days so testing to

> avoid

> treating if possible. I will lower my lantus again tonight and hope

> that

> helps.

>

> Laurel

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Ted. I had heard of washing with warm water but not about the cold.

I have a very bad back and recline most of the time. I have been testing

often and admit I have been lazy about getting up to wash my hands before I

test. Guess I need to use more care more often. I don't use alcohol but

would like a way to cleanse my fingers when out shopping before I test.

Laurel

> He's right that washing in warm water helps. It not only makes the blood

> flow better, it also makes

> the wound smaller. Following up after getting the sample on the strip by

> running cold water over

> the finger helps as well, since this seals up the wound faster and may

> prevent scarring to some

> extent as well.

> Ted Quick

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Ted. I had heard of washing with warm water but not about the cold.

I have a very bad back and recline most of the time. I have been testing

often and admit I have been lazy about getting up to wash my hands before I

test. Guess I need to use more care more often. I don't use alcohol but

would like a way to cleanse my fingers when out shopping before I test.

Laurel

> He's right that washing in warm water helps. It not only makes the blood

> flow better, it also makes

> the wound smaller. Following up after getting the sample on the strip by

> running cold water over

> the finger helps as well, since this seals up the wound faster and may

> prevent scarring to some

> extent as well.

> Ted Quick

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Ted. I had heard of washing with warm water but not about the cold.

I have a very bad back and recline most of the time. I have been testing

often and admit I have been lazy about getting up to wash my hands before I

test. Guess I need to use more care more often. I don't use alcohol but

would like a way to cleanse my fingers when out shopping before I test.

Laurel

> He's right that washing in warm water helps. It not only makes the blood

> flow better, it also makes

> the wound smaller. Following up after getting the sample on the strip by

> running cold water over

> the finger helps as well, since this seals up the wound faster and may

> prevent scarring to some

> extent as well.

> Ted Quick

[Guest guest]

Yes, Vicki, I do have an adjustable clicker but have trouble getting blood

on the low settings. I guess I need to try the warm water and see if that

helps me use a lower setting.

Laurel

> Laurel, are you using a lancet holder with an " adjustable " clicker?

> I've learned that they hurt a LOT less than the non-adjustable ones. I

> keep mine set at the lowest/lightest setting and I can hardly feel it at

> all. And I've been testing about 10 times a day for more than 7 years.

> Vicki

[Guest guest]

Yes, Vicki, I do have an adjustable clicker but have trouble getting blood

on the low settings. I guess I need to try the warm water and see if that

helps me use a lower setting.

Laurel

> Laurel, are you using a lancet holder with an " adjustable " clicker?

> I've learned that they hurt a LOT less than the non-adjustable ones. I

> keep mine set at the lowest/lightest setting and I can hardly feel it at

> all. And I've been testing about 10 times a day for more than 7 years.

> Vicki

[Guest guest]

Yes, Vicki, I do have an adjustable clicker but have trouble getting blood

on the low settings. I guess I need to try the warm water and see if that

helps me use a lower setting.

Laurel

> Laurel, are you using a lancet holder with an " adjustable " clicker?

> I've learned that they hurt a LOT less than the non-adjustable ones. I

> keep mine set at the lowest/lightest setting and I can hardly feel it at

> all. And I've been testing about 10 times a day for more than 7 years.

> Vicki

[Guest guest]

Also, try shaking your hands a few times hard before poking. That should

get the blood to your fingertips.

Another thing people have recommend is placing a rubber band tihghtly on

the first knuckle of the finger to be poked. I've never tried it but it

sounds like it might work too.

Vicki

Re: Re: Sarcasm Alert!:was-Once again, a

bloodless, jabless glucose testing method

> Yes, Vicki, I do have an adjustable clicker but have trouble getting

> blood

> on the low settings. I guess I need to try the warm water and see if

> that

> helps me use a lower setting.

>

> Laurel

>

>

>> Laurel, are you using a lancet holder with an " adjustable " clicker?

>> I've learned that they hurt a LOT less than the non-adjustable ones.

>> I

>> keep mine set at the lowest/lightest setting and I can hardly feel it

>> at

>> all. And I've been testing about 10 times a day for more than 7

>> years.

>> Vicki

[Guest guest]

Also, try shaking your hands a few times hard before poking. That should

get the blood to your fingertips.

Another thing people have recommend is placing a rubber band tihghtly on

the first knuckle of the finger to be poked. I've never tried it but it

sounds like it might work too.

Vicki

Re: Re: Sarcasm Alert!:was-Once again, a

bloodless, jabless glucose testing method

> Yes, Vicki, I do have an adjustable clicker but have trouble getting

> blood

> on the low settings. I guess I need to try the warm water and see if

> that

> helps me use a lower setting.

>

> Laurel

>

>

>> Laurel, are you using a lancet holder with an " adjustable " clicker?

>> I've learned that they hurt a LOT less than the non-adjustable ones.

>> I

>> keep mine set at the lowest/lightest setting and I can hardly feel it

>> at

>> all. And I've been testing about 10 times a day for more than 7

>> years.

>> Vicki

[Guest guest]

<snip>

> Of course if a sink isn't available you have to do something

> else, but using rubbing alcohol (as they tend to do in doctor's

> offices) is exactly the wrong way to go unless there's no other

> choice.

>

>

Hi Ted

I offer that advice for newbies, particularly those having

difficulties with lancets. However, I must admit that now I'm more

experienced I often lick my finger before and after unless my hands

are dirty.

I completely agree on the rubbing alcohol.

Cheers, Alan, T2 d & e, Australia

[Guest guest]

<snip>

> Of course if a sink isn't available you have to do something

> else, but using rubbing alcohol (as they tend to do in doctor's

> offices) is exactly the wrong way to go unless there's no other

> choice.

>

>

Hi Ted

I offer that advice for newbies, particularly those having

difficulties with lancets. However, I must admit that now I'm more

experienced I often lick my finger before and after unless my hands

are dirty.

I completely agree on the rubbing alcohol.

Cheers, Alan, T2 d & e, Australia

[Guest guest]

<snip>

> Of course if a sink isn't available you have to do something

> else, but using rubbing alcohol (as they tend to do in doctor's

> offices) is exactly the wrong way to go unless there's no other

> choice.

>

>

Hi Ted

I offer that advice for newbies, particularly those having

difficulties with lancets. However, I must admit that now I'm more

experienced I often lick my finger before and after unless my hands

are dirty.

I completely agree on the rubbing alcohol.

Cheers, Alan, T2 d & e, Australia

[Guest guest]

Alan wrote:

> I offer that advice for newbies, particularly those having

> difficulties with lancets. However, I must admit that now I'm more

> experienced I often lick my finger before and after unless my hands

> are dirty.

I should hope they're not dirty! ;-) How does licking

help?

Edd

[Guest guest]

Alan wrote:

> I offer that advice for newbies, particularly those having

> difficulties with lancets. However, I must admit that now I'm more

> experienced I often lick my finger before and after unless my hands

> are dirty.

I should hope they're not dirty! ;-) How does licking

help?

Edd

[Guest guest]

Alan wrote:

> I offer that advice for newbies, particularly those having

> difficulties with lancets. However, I must admit that now I'm more

> experienced I often lick my finger before and after unless my hands

> are dirty.

I should hope they're not dirty! ;-) How does licking

help?

Edd