Re: [IP] washing before BG poke
In a message dated 3/27/06 5:37:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
email @ redacted writes:
>We were told that my girls should not use the hand sanitizer at school as
>that can give a false reading. One time one of the girls forgot, used the
>hand sanitizer I caught her and had her rewash in the sink w/regular soap
>and it was about 100 points different. Has anyone had that problem? I will
<not let them use it but it would be more convenient some times.
>
>
>Also if they use alcohol wipes make sure that the area is dry b/4 pricking
>as that can upset the reading we were told
>>>>>>>
The hand sanitizer is mostly alcohol so it would have the same result as an
alcohol wipe - good reason not to use them.
Stacey
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