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Why does blood from different fingers give you a different blood sugar reading?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Should not: There is a difference in readings +/- a certain% even from the same finger done twice.

Dr Nguyen and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/13/2014

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