[Diabetes-talk] Fw: Returning member with questions.

[Alan Wheeler]

Mike,
My problem is that what you described about alternate sites applies to me and fingers.  There is no accuracy or consistency...in fact, there is bordering on no results whatsoever.  A friend even suggested the ear lobe.  I will do just about anything at this point.  The finger sticking just seems so futile. As much as I believe in independence, I often wonder if having someone do the testing for me wouldn't be a solution...for better or worse.

I mean, deep down, I know the answer...I am just frustrated with my lack of results.

Sorry for the rambling vent...I'll go back to my corner now. LOL!





In Christ,
Alan



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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:59
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Returning member with questions.


> ----- Original Message ----- 
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 8:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Returning member with questions.
> 
> 
> Allen:
> 
> I realize you may not wish to hear it but ...
> 
> I have never known a blind person who was successfully and consistently
> able to use alternate-site testing. It is too difficult to determine
> where the blood spot is for the same reason that many find alternate
> site testing desirable: fewer nerve endings.
> 
> I realize many may take this wrong but I think I can get away with it
> with you: suck it up and stick your fingers. (grin) You'll get better 
> results
> and if your bg is rapidly fluctuating, the readings will be more
> accurate into the bargain!
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Alan Wheeler" <awheeler at neb.rr.com>
> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:33 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Returning member with questions.
> 
> 
> Hi,
> This is for Prodigy meter users who do alternate site testing.  Which
> sites other than the fingers seem to give you the best results?
> 
> I am still having great difficulty getting samples, to the point of
> sheer frustration. I wonder if, perhaps I am not drinking enough water?
> Any thoughts?
> 
> In Christ,
> Alan
> 
> 
> 
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> 
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> I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look
> up. Psalms 5:3
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