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Do your wear the eye patch and end your sentences with aarrhhh?
Congratulations with the weight loss.
Eventually you will get used to the finger prick. You could try washing your hands with warm to hot water, to get the blood flowing, and don't forget the soap. Look for a finger pricker with a small gauge pricker.
There are several on the market and they hurt less, just in case you can't stand the pain. Read the first three threads in the Type 2 Section, they will help you with your journey. Good luck with your control and management.