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Can you draw blood from anywhere else other than fingers, all mine are battered from testing and was wondering if it's at all possible to use somewhere else 🤔
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Members shared a range of alternative testing sites beyond fingertips, with the forearm being the most commonly mentioned option, though many... Read more
Arms, anywhere fleshy
I wouldn't use my toes ... too much risk of infection and losing a foot! Try to decrease the pressure on your lancet so it's easier on your finger. You can also use the sides of the ends of your fingers ... rather than the pads.
I know!! I was told you can use your toes as another sight but have only done it once, for now. I tend to have a "break" when my fingers are bad, miss out one test but only do this if my sugars are good.
I use both sides of the fingers. I choose the side week about. Gives the skin a bit of a rest.
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