Aug 19th 2007 10:08 pm Painless testing for Diabetes Posted By : Dennis McMahon
Painless testing, otherwise known as alternative-site testing, refers to blood glucose testing without pricking finger, and doing your diabetes testing on other parts of the body. These alternate sites include: forearms, upper-arms, thighs, base of the thumb, stomach areas, and more. Because there are less nerve endings in these areas, pain is greatly reduced. Not all alternate-site testing meters have been FDA approved for all areas mentioned. Compare blood glucose meters and refer to the meter
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