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.