| While it may be convenient to "vampire" out when you need a way to sop up oozing blood, but I wouldn't suggest it. Blood is an irritant to the lining of the stomach, and could easily lead to vomiting.
I don't know what meter you use, however with my meter (Accu-Chek Aviva), it only takes a very tiny amount of blood. I've tried a One Touch Ultra this past week as well. It took considerably more blood to run the same test. If you find you need a larger amount of blood, you might want to consider checking out the Aviva. I'm able to leave my pen on level 2 (the lowest setting). It barely pricks at that setting, but it is enough to get the tiny drop that's needed.
Regards,
Darian
__________________  Darian A. Caplinger, EMT
Misdiagnosed as Type 2 on 12-20-2007
Diagnosed Type 1.5 (LADA) on 01-28-2008
Smoke Free since 12-26-2007
--- A1C RESULTS: 12-21-07 - 13.4  03-17-08 - 8.7  06-27-08 - 8.1 10-03-08 - 7.3 
--- MEDICATIONS: MDI using Lantus and NovoLog Too many to list. 
--- TEST KIT: Accu-Chek Aviva | 
