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Thread: My fingers are killing me!

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08-16-2008, 05:58 PM

Stuboy

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I am a: Type 1

Join Date: Jul 2006

Location: Portsmouth UK

Posts: 1,627

i wouldn't think its a good idea to use your toes as an alternate site. I was warned off from doing that when i asked about it by my diabetes specialist.
When a common complication of diabete is nerve damage in your feet, lancing your toes isn't a good idea.

i've never tried it personally.

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