[Diabetes-talk] Returning member with questions.

Tue Feb 24 18:19:53 UTC 2009

Eileen,
These are great suggestions.  Thank you.  I will definitely keep that all in mind.

In Christ,
Alan

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 10:01
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Returning member with questions.

> Hi Alan:
> 
> Once, during a session with my diabetic educator, she said I could stick 
> anywhere along the fingers, not just on the fingertip.  I suppose that could 
> be considered alternate site testing.  Anyway, I've tried it, but it too can 
> be difficult to determine just where the puncture was done. Still, a little 
> more manageable than other locations.  I have one thought, and although its 
> one more pain in the but step to take, what about keeping a roll of tape 
> near by, and before you actually stick yourself, put a small piece of tape 
> near to where you want to stick.  Then, make the puncture just next to the 
> tape.   Maybe this will give you a tactile indication of where abouts the 
> drop of blood should be on your finger.
> 
> My husband, although not a diabetic once wanted to try a glucose test.  He 
> has extremely work toughened hands/fingers.  I could not get a drop of blood 
> out of him.  Could it be rough skin?  Have you tried putting moisturizer on 
> your hands on a regular basis to keep the skin softer and easier to work 
> with for testing?  Just thinking out loud.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Alan Wheeler" <awheeler at neb.rr.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 1:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Returning member with questions.
> 
> 
>> The sting isn't the issue.  It's actually tolerable.  It's my seeming 
>> inability to get any blood at all.
>>
>>
>> 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 11:15
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Returning member with questions.
>>
>>
>>> The real problem here is the flip-side of the advantage of alternate
>>> site testing: fewer nerves. So it's correspondingly more difficult to
>>> find exactly where the spot of blood is on the alternate site.
>>>
>>> Better in my estimation to just put up with the sting and do
>>> finger-sticks; the readings are more accurate anyway. Moreover, I
>>> *prefer* a bit of a sting in that I know the lancet has punched thru any
>>> calluses that may have built up.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Paul & Paula Jordan" <paujor at fuse.net>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:50 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Returning member with questions.
>>>
>>>
>>> Which of the prodigy meters are you using?  That has been a lot of my
>>> problem with the audocode, and, I agree that it's very frustrating.
>>> If it is the audocode, you might have someone who sees watch you test.
>>> This
>>> was a big help to me, because I was assured that I continue to be a good
>>> bleeder.
>>> The main thing I would encourage you to do is not to get too down on
>>> your
>>> self-confidence to deal with, and keep after it.
>>> If you've been gone a while, welcome back, and best of luck.
>>>
>>> Paul
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler
>>> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 2:33 PM
>>> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> 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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