How to use a blood glucose meter?

[kloan]

Given the strange symptoms I keep experiencing with my injections, would it be prudent to use a blood glucose meter to see if my blood sugar is dropping drastically and causing these effects?

I have a blood glucose meter my uncle used. Found it among his stuff packed in boxes, has a bunch of new test strips with it.

Never used one before, so not sure exactly what to do.. if it'd be a good idea to use it, how do I go about it and how do I know what the readouts mean?

[tiramisu]

Only if you use it on the end of your penis. Seriously, the cough come from knicking veins. Maybe it's time to try a different injection site.

[kloan]

3 times in a row though... what are the odds? its not just the cough... its the dizzy spell, the drunk feeling, the sweating, etc... im just trying to find a solution or explanation. at first i thought it was just a nicked vein as well, but how or why would it happen 3 times in a row now, where the last 24 or so have been fine?

I'll follow your suggestion though, I'll try a new spot next shot and see if it happens again.

[tiramisu]

How many injection sites are you using?

[kloan]

How many injection sites are you using?

only been shooting glutes, each side once a week.. however i shoot two different areas in each glute (higher up, and a little lower).

think maybe the areas are just at the point where they need a break? ive been shooting the lower area because the upper area was getting sore, and since (passed few weeks or so) there hasnt been any post injection pain, so i thought the sites were ok.

[tiramisu]

.... try the ventro gluteal. There's pretty much no nerves and no significant veins to speak of.

[tiramisu]

... and what wrong with delts? dead easy.

[kloan]

ventro glute... still havent been able to figure that one out.

ive been worried my delts cant handle 2-2.5cc of oil. i also find it extremely awkward to reach that way. ive tried with practice shots, just holding the empty barrel w/o a needle.. i find it really difficult to hold that position and push the plunger.

[tiramisu]

Obviously, you need to use more injection sites. Stick it in and get it over with.

... and yes I always feel anxious about a new injection site too but you gotta do what you gotta do.

[kloan]

ok, will do.

meantime, how does a blood glucose meter work?

[Memo]

you can pin 2cc on shoulder, or 1.5 in each the same day, and about quads, I love quads

[nisser]

there's no need to use a glucose meter. Sugar isn't your problem; injecting yourself with gear can't suddenly deplete your blood glucose level. Stop being irrational.

[kloan]

alright well it was suggested to me by someone that might be a possibility so what do i know.. just grasping at straws.

[Memo]

alright well it was suggested to me by someone that might be a possibility so what do i know.. just grasping at straws.

anxiety can affect glucose level.