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Would it be healthy for a diabetic to use skin numbing gel for their finger pricks?
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Should be: Apply a little Emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) or lmx cream, wait 15 minutes, wipe it off & ur all set for a painless finger prick.
Answered 6/25/2014
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