can anyone give me pointers in taking my blood glucose? I really hate needles!

yay!

@sadiej if you have questions or anything feel free to message me. I've been at this for a few months now lol thankfully I only have like 2 weeks left.

thanks guys! I just did it the first time and I took all your advice and it really wasn't as bad as I thought 😅 @darianweaver @mamabearto2cubs @serrano_girl @talbottgirl

poke closer your nail, it's less painful or on the side.

Poke off to the side but to far off to the side. Thats where my dr pokes me when they have to.

It's just a little poke. You'll get used to it pretty quick.

Yeah. just maybe count to three and poke. don't poke the middle of your finger it'll hurt for days, nor too close to your knuckle

I do it for the first time in like an hour and I'm dreading it so much :( @talbottgirl

Just take a deep breath and poke your finger. Theres no real tips or tricks to doing it. :/