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Fingersticks are the worst part of diabetes management, in my opinion. Others have different dislikes, but mine is this. Sure, I am a Type 2 and do not test as often as Type 1’s, but still — YUCK! The worst is when the nurse does it. Good lord lady, are you trying to bleed me dry? My Freestyle Flash takes very little blood for a reading, but the cheap ass meters the doctor’s office uses take a good pint (snort). Okay, I’m kidding on the pint part, but it sure feels that way when I’m used to using less.

What is your yuckiest part?

del.icio.us links …

1. Easing Pain And Numbness Associated With Diabetes

   To ease pain and numbness associated with diabetes, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell physician-scientists are studying a drug previously used for depression to treat peripheral neuropathy.

2. Bob Schieffer - Facing The Nation’s Diabetes Crisis

   Legendary news anchor Bob Schieffer may “face the nation” every Sunday on CBS, but over the last seven years he’s also faced something else: diabetes.

3. Parents Beware: 89 Percent of Children’s Food Products Aren’t Healthy, But 62 Percent Claim They Are - Diabetes Health

   Nine out of ten regular food items aimed specifically at children have a poor nutritional content because of high levels of sugar, fat or sodium, according to a detailed study of 367 products published in the July issue of the UK-based journal, …

4. What Should My Diabetes Goals Be?

   People with diabetes or prediabetes are responsible for much of their care, which can be a daunting process. However, self-care can be made easier by setting diabetes goals for blood sugar levels, weight loss, exercise and for control of other health risk …

5. Diabetes Without Symptoms - Prediabetes and Symptoms of Diabetes

   An estimated 24 million Americans have diabetes, but according to the CDC, one-quarter to one-third don⊘t know it. How can so many individuals be unaware that they have diabetes? Certainly, one major factor is the absence of symptoms. This is a hallmark …

6. Metformin May Help Obese Teen Girls Lose Weight

   The addition of the type 2 diabetes drug metformin to a lifestyle modification program may help female adolescents lose weight loss if they also make dietary changes, according to a new study.

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