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Originally Posted by Idiopathic PN View Post
I am sure it will take a long time and for good reason for him to take another glucose test (he got "traumatized" as his arms were both black and blue after the extraction - even now).
That could be the result of a less experienced phlebotomist (blood draw technician, vampire). I have extremely deep veins; they can't use my elbows anymore, so draws are usually from my hands, and I've had similar experiences to your husband's when the new kids are drawing my blood. Now I ask for specific techs I know, or if not available, the most experienced they have. It can make a HUGE difference in the whole experience, from the needle jab to after-bruising/hemorrhaging.

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