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Thu Jan 10 13:43:04 EST 2013

How can I test on my fingers continually, without causing calluses? Is it Possible to damage my fingers so bad that I no longer cannot test on them?

Asked By: kam6972

Category: Blood Glucose Monitoring

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2013-03-08 19:55:33.0

I agree with the community. I don't use alcohol,I wash my hand before testing

Answered By: smd1227

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2013-03-08 15:25:40.0

I have recently read in 2 places that using alcohol on your fingers before testing is what causes callouses. It was advised that we simply wash our hands well before testing & do not use alcohol in order to prevent callouses.

Answered By: lnieters

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