Can I use neosporin pain relief instead of vaseline for BG test?

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  1. Jan D & Squeaky

    Jan D & Squeaky Well-Known Member

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    Would it affect the numbers?

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    jt and trouble (GA) Well-Known Member

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    NOPE I used it. Never made a difference in numbers
     
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    I use it too. It didn't affect the BG numbers at all. And I totally didn't put it on my own finger when I stuck myself. And my finger totally didn't feel better. Yep, never happened. ;)
     
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    Vaseline is used before the prick to help the blood bead up. Not everyone needs to do it, I stopped after maybe a month. Neosporin is to be used after the prick to help the spot to heal.
     
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    Thanks!
     
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  6. jayla-n-Drevon

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    arnica gel works well too and good for bruising
     
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    Thanks!
    Thanks!!!
     
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    Neosporin ointment will also make the blood bead up...but the cream will make the blood wick into the fur...that's why we always stress the ointment!
     
    Chris & China (GA), Sep 18, 2020
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    Okay great. To me it didn't make any sense to put vaseline on first, then neosporin on after the prick. Just avoid the pain in the first place!!!!
     
    Jan D & Squeaky, Sep 18, 2020
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