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I haven't changed the lancet in my "finger sticker" for a couple days now. Surely I am not the only one around that does that!??. I changed it because I visited a friend this past weekend and, "he wanted to see what his blood sugar was." I know I am not the only one around that has gotten that request. Curious "non-diabetic" pals or acquaintances always want to, "see what it says for them". And then I give the explanation about what a "normal" range is and what the number that is displayed on the meter "means". It is all fine and dandy though. I kind of like taking the "teacher" role when this situation arises. It provides me the opportunity for one-on-one, and maybe even sometimes group presentations on diabetes. Maybe we could just call this "Diabetes 101". Diabetics around the world could start charging tuition for quick, on the spot, diabetes education classes! How does 5 dollars per person sound?
Of course I am just kidding. I don't want people to think that I am going to complain or belly ache for each blog that I produce on here. I really do enjoy telling people about our unique lifestyles. I like finding humor in these daily situations that can sometimes be pretty darn annoying.
But I digress.
I usually change my lancet about once a week. I sometimes even go a couple weeks without switching it out. I really don't mind that it hurts a little more as it gets more dull. I mean, it's kind of funny if you're sitting their watching me "prick" my finger. I usually hit each finger a couple of times and bounce around from one finger to another waiting for some decent sized drop of blood to be produced. It's like watching a man dying of thirst trying to squeeze out one last drop of water or a frustrated farmer trying to milk out one last measly drop of milk from his dried out dairy cow.
Sorry for the visualization.
Anyway, if you're diabetic then you probably no what I am talking about. Please feel free to post your thoughts below or send me and email on this topic.
Thanks, Andy.
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January 9th, 2009
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10-24-2007 10:20 AM EDT by Andy Bell
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Tags: Diabetes Education lancets testing
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Andy Bell has lived with diabetes since the age of 14. He controls his type 1 diabetes by taking multiple daily injections. Andy is 28 years old now and despite his diabetes, still maintains a very active lifestyle. Andy works for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in the National Outreach Department. (Read More)
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I have yet to spend money on lancets in 5 years (which is how long I have been diabetic) I got a bunch for free with old insurance and since then have not used them up but have aquired more. Within the last month, I got annoyed with bouncing from finger to finger so I change every couple of days with the intent to change everyday but before I think I might have changed it once a month or when others asked to be poked. I too enjoy this. My husband was actualy down to 54 once. Is that low for a normal person or is it just lower of the normal range? I remember doing it cause he was feeling week and almost shaky so I felt the need to check.
Back in May of this year I myself was that non diabetic curious friend of a diabetic, who was having very low readings one morning at work. Neither of us had eaten anything and He thought his meter was off and he didn't have any control solution. So we tested my blood and it was reading 287!. The next day it was still high so he encourage me to see the doctor right away and I did. I had a A1C of 8.5. Since then I've lost 50 lbs and my last A1C was 6.3. I will allways be grateful
Like most diabetics I only change mine if someone else is wanting to check their blood sugar. And I have also been known to prick more than one finger and then get the stares when I stick my finger in my mouth to get rid of the excess blood. I don't even think about those things, it has all become habit for me. When ever I get new strips I always get asked if I need lancets, I tell them no it isn't necessary, I have plenty at home and then I proceed to get a lecture about changing the lancets and I walk out without anymore lancets (i have a gallon zip lock bag full)
Like most diabetics I only change mine if someone else is wanting to check their blood sugar. And I have also been known to prick more than one finger and then get the stares when I stick my finger in my mouth to get rid of the excess blood. I don't even think about those things, it has all become habit for me. When ever I get new strips I always get asked if I need lancets, I tell them no it isn't necessary, I have plenty at home and then I proceed to get a lecture about changing the lancets and I walk out without anymore lancets (i have a gallon zip lock bag full)