Squeezing base of finger affecting blood glucose?
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I’m a diabetic, and I don’t even get blood every time.
No, squeezing the finger doesn’t affect the reading. It did in the older meters, but not in the newer ones.
Have you considered a meter that allows for alternate site testing? There are several meters that will allow you to test on your palm, forearm, leg, etc. Some people have more success with those.
Also, what kind of lancet / lancing device do you use? I’ve got an AccuCheck MultiClix that has a thinner lancet, and so I’ve dialed it even a couple of settings higher than I had my old OneTouch lancing device. That seems to help out. Like I said, I still don’t get blood every time.
Usually, I’ll prick one, squeeze a little.. if I can’t get blood, I’ll prick another. I usually jsut give up after 3 or 4 tries, saying "it’s not meant to be." Hehe.
I’m diabetic. I have a great finger pricker that always works for me. Try these tips though. Before you prick yourself, squeeze your finger from base to tip. Try to prick it on the side where the skin is softer. Use lotion a lot so your skin is softer so the lancet goes through quicker. Change your lancet often so it is not blunt.