5. Avoiding squeezing blood from your fingertip.
Many diabetics find that after pricking their fingers, they still don’t have enough blood to test. Instead of squeezing your fingertip for more blood, which can be painful, try gently squeezing the bottom of your finger and move up without actually touching the fingertip.
6. Consider investing in a new blood-glucose monitor.
Did you know that some blood-glucose monitors require less blood than others? If this appeals to you, then I suggest upgrading to a new model. Some monitors allow you to take blood from different sites on your body, such as your palm or arm. Score!
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