[acb-diabetics] Blood Sugar Testing TechniquesEven though the notch can be felt from the upper side of the strip, blood is sucked in at the end of the strip.

[Ann Byington]

    hello, All,
 
I'm now becoming an insulin user with the additional 4-times-per-day blood
sugar testing requirements.  I've had two sessions with a diabetic educator;
we think we've figured out what works for me.
 
I have tremors in my hands--usually can't feel them--the tremors, I mean.
I'm using a solo meter;  if I place it in the lid of the case on the foam
pad, it places the strip at finger height from the table.  I, too, have my
lancet set a bit deeper than most, so am assured of blood.  By placing the
heel of my hand on the table, I can guide the appropriate bleeding finger or
thumb to the very tip of the strip.  
So far, this is working.  hth
 
Ann 
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