[Diabetes-Talk] newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic

[Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter]

I'm in such a minority here. I've been type 1 for 35 years, testing 6 to 8
times a day most my life. During both my pregnancies, I tested about 15
times a day. But I haven't had problems with calluses. However, I moisturize
my hands several times a day. Every time I wash my hands, I moisturize.
After pricking my fingers, at least before Dexcom, I lotioned afterwards.
So, perhaps this has helped. I'm a life-long moisturizer, ha-ha! I
moisturize my entire body at least once a day, usually after a shower. I
carry hand lotion in my purse all the time. I also use a foot cream for my
feet every night. All I can do is tell you what has worked for me. Also,
rotate what finger you poke and where you poke it each time.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:20 PM
To: Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic

Hi Louise,

The kits that do the poking have two different kinds of tips.  The one with
the narrow hole is for fingers and the one with the wider hole from what
I've been told is for the underside fatty part of your forearm.
See if the one that diagnosed you can show you how to do the poking from the
under side of your forearm.  Lots more real estate there.  If you read
braille, use of the forearms won't endanger your reading ability.
When I have finger pokes done my index fingers are off limits for that
reason.

On Thu, 30 Apr 2020, Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:42:54
> From: Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic
>
> Hi Louise!  Unfortunately, this is a common issue with those who test 
> so often.  I tried everything, but I still had them until I switched 
> to the Dexcom G6 that doesn't require so many tests.  They recommend 
> using the side of your finger instead of the middle and alternate which
finger gets poked.
> I always had my favorite bleeders though, since the callouses do make 
> it harder to get a good sample.  I used a nail file to file down the 
> callouses too along with  good hand lotion.  I even asked my 
> dermatologist for ideas, but he didn't have any.  I did start using a 
> wax machine that seemed to help more than anything else.  I'm sure 
> others will respond soon with other ideas.
>
> 				Jamie
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Louise Peyton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:31 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Louise Peyton <lp2473 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic
>
> Hello:
> I was diagnosed as non-insulin dependent type 2 a few months ago.  
> Since I don't use insulin, I'm required to test my blood sugar with 
> finger pricks daily.  I've discovered that my fingertips are 
> developing small calluses which makes it more difficult to get blood 
> out of my fingers on to the test strip.  Any ideas of how to remedy this
problem?  Thanks in advance.
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