XP: If you have GD

Lambie.

Do you have a glucometer where you test on your finger or did you get one you can test on your arm?  Opinions?  I have an awful finger stick phobia (which is sad because I'm a nurse).

5de5

Mine you can test a few places including the arm, but I only use my finger. I don't see the needle at all so it doesn't bother me

Mrs.katie_love

5de5:

Mine you can test a few places including the arm, but I only use my finger. I don't see the needle at all so it doesn't bother me

this! haha for some weird reason I'm more weirded out by pricking my arm?!

ToBeMrsT

I test on my fingers. It doesn't hurt or cause me any issues.

thehimwithher

i'm with the other ladies, that hand/arm seems worse.  i tried it once and it was kinda painful.

that being said, i'm a nurse too and these meters are NOTHING like the ones at the hospital!  they are awsome.  i first couple times i poked myself i thought i screwed up cause i didn't feel a thing!   they just need a super tiny amt of blood too.  i don't know about where you work but our lancets and glucometers hurt (like leave a bruise) and you need goobs of blood for a bs.  home meters rock imo

Lambie.

thehimwithher:

i'm with the other ladies, that hand/arm seems worse.  i tried it once and it was kinda painful.

that being said, i'm a nurse too and these meters are NOTHING like the ones at the hospital!  they are awsome.  i first couple times i poked myself i thought i screwed up cause i didn't feel a thing!   they just need a super tiny amt of blood too.  i don't know about where you work but our lancets and glucometers hurt (like leave a bruise) and you need goobs of blood for a bs.  home meters rock imo

What kind of meter do you have?

 

thehimwithher

sorry so late.  it's just an OneTouch Ultrasmart-cheap and easy to get supplies anywhere.