Thread: Exactly when do you test for BG??
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Old 03-16-2010, 05:39   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by diabetes86 View Post
When you test use the side of your finger tip. A lot of the instructions show using the finger pad The pad has the MOST nerve endings (except for the tip of the tong). and as a result the most pain from testing. Using the side of the finger by the tip is much less painful.

If you do not get enough blood from the side, you may have to use the tip of the finger, but for most people the side of the tip works great.
Yes..I use the sides. Sometimes I use my arm, but I actually prefer my fingertips. They say the arm is ok to use but I suppose old habits die hard with me
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