We all have heard about the special care of feet for people with diabetes, but we sometimes use my nine year old son’s toes for blood sugar testing. Is this a good idea or not? We have tried some alternate testing sites but he has a hard time getting enough blood from the arms, thighs, and legs. His best places are his fingers (of course), his ears and his toes. Should we stop using these areas?

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