Guest guest Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi List, I finally took my sugar on my own. It was 162 grams. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 One small step for a diabetic, one giant leap for Becky! Way to go! Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 4:03 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: finally Hi List, I finally took my sugar on my own. It was 162 grams. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Congratulations Becky. Which meter are you using? Just curious, because mine is so easy to use. Take care, Lynn Shields finally Hi List, I finally took my sugar on my own. It was 162 grams. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I tried it the second and third time and had trouble again. Guess I have to keep working on it. Becky finally > > > > > > Hi List, > I finally took my sugar on my own. > It was 162 grams. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 The solo V2. Becky finally > > Hi List, > I finally took my sugar on my own. > It was 162 grams. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Okay, I'm not familiar with that one. I have only been testing with my meter since Saturday, September 1st, and I am having no trouble with it. The blood just kind of jumps onto the meter, almost as if it were a magnet. If anyone would have told me it was this easy to test, I never would have believed them. I am testing somewhere between 4 to 6 times a day and really love to see what different foods do to the levels. ordered a meter like mine. He should be getting his within the next day or so. He is totally blind and had no trouble using my meter when he tested with it so see how he liked it. Well, good luck with that Becky. Take care, Lynn finally > > Hi List, > I finally took my sugar on my own. > It was 162 grams. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hi Becky, What are you having trouble with? The main problem I have is not sticking my finger enough and then it doesn't bleed enough so I don't get enough blood on the strip, even though my strips take very little blood. I am not really even having much trouble with that any more. It usually happens when I am in a hurry, and don't take the time to be sure there is enough blood before I put the strip up to my finger. Take care, Lynn finally > > > > > > Hi List, > I finally took my sugar on my own. > It was 162 grams. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 That is what I'm having trouble with is getting the blood to hit the strip. Maybe the finger doesn't bleed like it should. Becky finally > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi List, > > I finally took my sugar on my own. > > It was 162 grams. > > Becky > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 You'll always have times when the blood refuses to get onto the strip. I've been checking with a talking meter for many years, and while it's second nature for me, there are still those times I have to prick, and re-prick my finger. I don't mind doing this however, because I really, really want, and need, to know where my blood sugars are. It's right up there with oxygen! Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7:17 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: finally That is what I'm having trouble with is getting the blood to hit the strip. Maybe the finger doesn't bleed like it should. Becky finally > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi List, > > I finally took my sugar on my own. > > It was 162 grams. > > Becky > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Great words for many who struggle with testing, Lynn. You may have acclimated a bit easier then some, but really, it's not all that difficult. I liked your comment about wanting to see which foods do what. This is the primary reason we test. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lynn Mester-Shields Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7:11 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: finally Okay, I'm not familiar with that one. I have only been testing with my meter since Saturday, September 1st, and I am having no trouble with it. The blood just kind of jumps onto the meter, almost as if it were a magnet. If anyone would have told me it was this easy to test, I never would have believed them. I am testing somewhere between 4 to 6 times a day and really love to see what different foods do to the levels. ordered a meter like mine. He should be getting his within the next day or so. He is totally blind and had no trouble using my meter when he tested with it so see how he liked it. Well, good luck with that Becky. Take care, Lynn finally > > Hi List, > I finally took my sugar on my own. > It was 162 grams. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 That's the meter I'm using Becky. Here's what I do: I prick my finger, usually twice, usually to one side of the finger, or the other. Then, I hold it over a tissue I've placed on the counter, and begin pumping my finger, not unlike milking a cow I suppose. Next, I pick up the meter, keeping my finger hovering above the tissue in case of dripping blood, and then I locate the tip of the strip with a finger other than the one I just pricked. This helps me zero in on where the tip of the strip is. Then, I carefully aim for that same spot, where I'd had the other finger a moment earlier. In case you missed it, I grasp the meter with the other hand, and take the tip of the strip to where my blood is. It works for me most of the time. Sometimes, I have to repeat, but it usually works. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7:01 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: finally The solo V2. Becky finally > > Hi List, > I finally took my sugar on my own. > It was 162 grams. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I do my testing the same way except that I glide the end of the strip from below the point where I stuck myself. I can never find the exact pint, but gliding the strip from below is more successful.ppt _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Bond Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 4:51 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: finally That's the meter I'm using Becky. Here's what I do: I prick my finger, usually twice, usually to one side of the finger, or the other. Then, I hold it over a tissue I've placed on the counter, and begin pumping my finger, not unlike milking a cow I suppose. Next, I pick up the meter, keeping my finger hovering above the tissue in case of dripping blood, and then I locate the tip of the strip with a finger other than the one I just pricked. This helps me zero in on where the tip of the strip is. Then, I carefully aim for that same spot, where I'd had the other finger a moment earlier. In case you missed it, I grasp the meter with the other hand, and take the tip of the strip to where my blood is. It works for me most of the time. Sometimes, I have to repeat, but it usually works. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7:01 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: finally The solo V2. Becky finally > > Hi List, > I finally took my sugar on my own. > It was 162 grams. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hello, Becky and all, Actually, this is two leaps, doing it yourself and the lowest number you have given us yet. Keep it up! Dotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hello, Becky, Make sure to line up your puncture spot with the vertical trough in the Solo V2 test strip. This strip with the trough we can feel is the best feature of this meter. But all being said and done, we always have trouble sometimes. I've been at it for two years and my first try this morning gave an error due to insufficient blood on the strip. The second try gave 91 MGDL, so I accepted that and ate breakfast. Dotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Whatever works. It's a matter of doing it, and a procedure will emerge. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 11:06 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: finally I do my testing the same way except that I glide the end of the strip from below the point where I stuck myself. I can never find the exact pint, but gliding the strip from below is more successful.ppt _____ From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Bond Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 4:51 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: finally That's the meter I'm using Becky. Here's what I do: I prick my finger, usually twice, usually to one side of the finger, or the other. Then, I hold it over a tissue I've placed on the counter, and begin pumping my finger, not unlike milking a cow I suppose. Next, I pick up the meter, keeping my finger hovering above the tissue in case of dripping blood, and then I locate the tip of the strip with a finger other than the one I just pricked. This helps me zero in on where the tip of the strip is. Then, I carefully aim for that same spot, where I'd had the other finger a moment earlier. In case you missed it, I grasp the meter with the other hand, and take the tip of the strip to where my blood is. It works for me most of the time. Sometimes, I have to repeat, but it usually works. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7:01 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: finally The solo V2. Becky finally > > Hi List, > I finally took my sugar on my own. > It was 162 grams. > Becky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 That is what I'm having trouble with is getting the blood to hit the strip. Maybe the finger doesn't bleed like it should. Becky finally > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi List, > > I finally took my sugar on my own. > > It was 162 grams. > > Becky > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Getting a consistent blood sample is one of the hurtles to deal with, both literally and mentally, Becky. Try to keep the idea in your head that, I need to get this reading, no matter how long it takes, and no matter how many times I have to prick my finger. You need to have this kind of determination to leap over the times when you just can't get blood on the strip. You will find, by doing this day after day, your determination will grow, and when you get one of those uncooperative fingers, when it seems your body ran out of blood since you can't seem to get any on the strip, you will get it done! Keep hanging in there! Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 11:05 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: finally That is what I'm having trouble with is getting the blood to hit the strip. Maybe the finger doesn't bleed like it should. Becky finally > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi List, > > I finally took my sugar on my own. > > It was 162 grams. > > Becky > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Can you use the same needle and strip? Becky finally >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Hi List, >> > I finally took my sugar on my own. >> > It was 162 grams. >> > Becky >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I'll reuse a lancet several times, but if I'm really having trouble, I get a new one. As long as the meter hasn't registered blood, you can keep the strip in there. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 2:11 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: finally Can you use the same needle and strip? Becky finally >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Hi List, >> > I finally took my sugar on my own. >> > It was 162 grams. >> > Becky >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Won't that contaminate the needle? One of my friends told me just to use the lancid twice. Becky finally >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Hi List, >>> > I finally took my sugar on my own. >>> > It was 162 grams. >>> > Becky >>> > >>> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 My friend got blood poisioning from that. I'll try two or three times. Becky finally >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Hi List, >>> > I finally took my sugar on my own. >>> > It was 162 grams. >>> > Becky >>> > >>> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I reuse my needles until they wear out. You cannot reuse Strips. Your machine will tell you " sthips strip was previouly _____ used. Insert a new strip. " From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 11:11 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: finally Can you use the same needle and strip? Becky finally >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Hi List, >> > I finally took my sugar on my own. >> > It was 162 grams. >> > Becky >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 It's your blood/skin. There really isn't any blood, other than a trace, on the lancet point. I suppose under a microscope, you'd find blood. I've been doing this for many years, and have never had a problem. Actually, I change my lancet every time, but what I'm saying is, I often prick twice. And when I check in the middle of the night, I don't bother changing it. Lancets are cheap. If you're uncomfortable reusing them, just change them. Technically, a new one is fractionally sharper, so if you're struggling with getting a sample, using a new lancet each time will help your odds a little. Dave Visit 's web site at: http://www.authordavidbond.com " Like " at his Facebook author page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Bond/161496407291957> Bond From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 5:43 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: finally Won't that contaminate the needle? One of my friends told me just to use the lancid twice. Becky finally >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Hi List, >>> > I finally took my sugar on my own. >>> > It was 162 grams. >>> > Becky >>> > >>> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 becky, i too have the same problem. sometimes i get it right on and other times there is no blood there or i get too little. how are you to know if you are totally blind. but we are lucky to have a talking meter. at least we have a chance to get it. have you heard the apple i phone are going to have an app so you can do readings. karen finally > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi List, > > I finally took my sugar on my own. > > It was 162 grams. > > Becky > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 No, is this the eye phone 5? I am partially blind. I do like the talking meter though. Becky finally > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi List, > > > I finally took my sugar on my own. > > > It was 162 grams. > > > Becky > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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