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Which fingers and parts are best for blood sugar testing?
The search results provided don't specifically detail which individual fingers or parts of fingers are optimal for testing. However, they do mention that blood flow matters—your dominant hand may have better circulation, which can affect readings slightly.
@A DiabetesTeam Member
Hello Glenn
Nice to hear from you. Thank you for responding to my question.
I find that my ring finger and middle finger of my left hand produce more blood.
I usually prick on the side of the finger, in line with my nail.
I also rotate.
I read somewhere that pricking on the top of the finger, could cause damage to the nerve endings, but I think that my Doctor uses the tip of the finger anyway.
Thankfully, I only have to prick 3 times a week, at different meal times.
I’m always relieved when my A1C checkup is in the low fives.
I hope that you’re enjoying your day 🤗
@A DiabetesTeam Member When I have my 3 month A1C check up they always use one of my ring fingers at the center of the tip. My personal weekly glucose check I rotate what finger I use, readings seem consistent.
@A DiabetesTeam Member
Thank you Lorna: what you have mentioned is pretty much clear and easy to follow. I must admit, I used the same needle several times. Pretty stupid indeed. Kind of laziness. So much is to say and the simple thing I just ignored. I' actually surprised I had pretty good results from the last 3 month, but seeing this. It could have been better. Oh, Life is soo sweet and hope the sweet fruits hang high enough and the numbers will be low. Enjoy all the thousands of hours coming your way. I love my diabetes team.
@A DiabetesTeam Member I alternate between the sides of my index, middle and next to pinky finger for my finger sticks. I don't do the tips because I'm squeamish. All on my left hand because I'm a righty.
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