[Diabetes-talk] newly diagnosed

[d m gina]

Yes I use the thumb's as wel.
Especially the left hand for testing.
Don't know what that is all about.

Original message:
> A few years ago, I started using my thumbs, which I had never done before,
> and I've been testing for 30 years, smile. I actually find the thumbs to be
> the easiest finger.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 3:30 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] newly diagnosed

> Rachel, the alternate sites require a very different approach. You use a
> different cap on the lancing device which is clear. After you stick the
> site, you have to have enough blood and hold the spot until the cap fills. I
> haven't known of any blind person who has successfully done alternate site
> testing. That doesn't mean someone hasn't outsmarted me for sure. <grin> The
> only time I used alternate site testing was with an old meter called the
> Softact. Man I loved that meter! The user just couldn't mess up. Boy was it
> loud though. What was really cool about it was that you could preload the
> strip and stabber in the meter and just take it with you. When it was time
> for a test, you'd press it against the hand or arm and turn it on. It would
> prick, create a vacuum and then suck the blood on the strip. When it had
> enough it would release the vacuum, beep and give you a result. It didn't
> talk, of course. I'd connect it to a computer and do a memory dump like I do
> with my FreeStyle Lite that I use now. But if I were traveling and in a
> restaurant with my hubby, man, it was just so easy to do quickly before
> getting out of the car or anywhere. I just loved that thing. Apparently it
> went away because people thought it was too big. But if it came out today,
> I'd snap it up in a heart beat to give my fingers a break. I know they say
> alternate site testing is not as accurate as finger sticks but it beats no
> number at all.
> As for getting the blood on the strip, Eileen, that was a great description.
> I am one of those who has to have my hands in warm water before I can do a
> stick. Then I stab the side of my finger, lie my hand down palm up. Touch
> the end of the strip to the pad of my finger and then slide towards the side
> where I've pricked. Just before reaching that part of my finger I turn the
> meter so that the part of the strip that schlurps up the blood is lightly
> touching my finger. I then slowly head for what I hope is the blood. For me,
> quite often there's nothing there the first couple of tries.
> Sometimes I just move too soon. Sometimes I accidentally run into the blood
> as I am milking my finger or the drop falls off before I get there.
> So the most important thing to remember is that no matter what people say,
> this is not a perfect process for us. Just keep trying. Most of the time if
> I don't succeed in three tries, I just go on with my life. Once in awhile I
> struggle and struggle and then, well, the language isn't always pretty. And
> that's just how it is. <grin> And how ridiculous of the insurance company.
> My hubby has the same pre or borderline diagnosis and his insurance won't
> cover an A1C test. All my cynical mind goes to is wow, someone's making good
> money off of heart attacks and other complications! But Mike is right. Don't
> let the burocrats mess with your health. But I wouldn't advise sharing a
> meter with your hubby. My endo downloads my meter at each appointment and
> you might improve his numbers? <laughing!> Good luck and fire away here any
> ol' time.
> Veronica

> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
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>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Rachel Krieg via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 12:25 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Rachel Krieg
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] newly diagnosed

> I know with the Prodigy, some other alternative sites are available. What do
> you think of those? My husband's endocrinologist says the fingers are most
> reliable.
> Rachel and Lady the lovable lab


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