Hand wipes

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Bananaman DAFNE Graduate
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
34 posts

I was wanting to use hand wipes for when i am not able to wash my hands, I went for pro formula antibacterial wipes from tesco which have aloe vera in them so what I want to know is will these give an accurate blood glucose result

Tracey F DAFNE Graduate
NHS Lothian
2 posts

I just completed my Dafne course this week and we asked the same question about wipes. We were told not to use wipes with alcohol in them but were recommended if using wipes to get the ones AccuCheck do. I just bought them in Boots yesterday. £1.29 for 10 of them. Handy for when out and about!

Bananaman DAFNE Graduate
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
34 posts

Apart from saying alcohol is there any ingredients to watch out for

Linda flash DAFNE Graduate
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
13 posts

Found these

http://www.puresafety.co.uk/alcohol-free-skin-cleansing-wipes.html

Do you think they would be suitable?

Linda

Linda flash DAFNE Graduate
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
13 posts

And these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dia-wipe-Diabetes-finger-testing-wipes/dp/B00EN2B8Z2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408613733&sr=8-2&keywords=diabetes+wipes

Bananaman DAFNE Graduate
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
34 posts

They look like they probably would do but I was advised by my diabetic nurse to use baby wipes I use pampers baby wipes 64 for £1 and they do fine, watch out for wipes with alcohol moisturizer aloe vera etc

Warwick DAFNE Graduate
Diabetes Australia-Vic, Melbourne, Victoria
422 posts

Best way would be to buy a pack, test after wiping with them, then wash your hands with soap and water, and try again. If the results aren't markedly different, then you should be fine.