[Diabetes-talk] raw peeling fingers

[Mike Freeman]

The Prodigy meters all work on the forearm but I've never known a blind person who did this successfully.

Mike Freeman
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On Sep 8, 2010, at 21:40, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:

> I have a friend who has this problem,
> raw peeling fingers.
> The doctor says for her to test weekly.
> She forgets to do this, so a month or two can go by.
> I am on a different diabetic list as well, trying to encourage folks to test at least three times a day.
> To make the meter their best friend.
> I asked her to talk to the doctor and see if she can see a diabetic coordinator.
> Then learn how to test on her arms.
> Am I correct to say you can do this with the prodigy?
> If I am wrong can you share what meter can she get to start testing more than weekly?
> Thanks,
> I shared that the new diabetic coordinator I saw I wasn't and am not sure about.
> She shared about not testing three times a day that six was to low for the a one c.
> That a seven is where one needs to be.
> I feel better testing on behalf of my ranges going up and down so I know where they are and how to adjust problem if I can.
> The doctor felt that was good.
> I have to say I don't feel comfortable going back to her,, I am sure she is a good lady, I just don't agree with her methods.
> She did share with me that there are smaller and shorter pins to carry with me, and I will ask about that.
> As long as my insurance will pay for the pins.
> Just thought I would ask this question on behalf of my friend who is having many health problems.
> I feel could be realated to the diabeeties.
> 
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