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We offer a wide selection of choices when shopping for a lancet device. From options with 5 depth settings to combo options with the lancing device and included lancets, we have it all right here for an easy shopping experience. Every option we offer is a high-quality brand you can trust for this important healthcare need. With a focus on ease of use, accuracy of results, and making the process less painful, these diabetes lancet devices help you take control of your health on a daily basis so you can live your best life.
How to use Lancing Devices:
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Read Specific Instructions: Since each lancet device is slightly different, you may want to read the specific instructions on your device for complete accuracy.
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Wash Hands: Always begin by washing hands with warm, soapy water, rinsing carefully and drying completely. Only use alcohol gel or an alcohol pad if soap and water are not available since alcohol dries out your skin.
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Insert Lancet: Remember, there are many different lancing devices, and the lancet may be specific to the lancet device. Remove the top of the lancet device and insert the lancet until it clicks or until fully loaded into the opening. Always use a new lancet for the cleanest, easiest and safest stick.
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Twist Off Safety Cap: Do not remove the safety cap on lancet until this point; this will help you avoid being stuck and keep the lancet tip sterile.
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Replace Lance Device Top: You can now replace the lancet device top by either twisting or pushing until it clicks into place.
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Adjust Depth Puncture Setting: Depending on your skin on your fingers and hands, you will decide which setting works for you. The goal is the best blood droplet with the least amount of pain. It may take a few times to find the perfect setting. The number range will be between 1-9. The lower the number, the shallower the stick. Children and those with thin skin should use a lower lancing device depth setting. If you work with your hands often and have thick, calloused skin, use a higher setting for a deeper stick. Remember the shallower stick, the less pain.
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Engage the Lancet: Each diabetes lancet device is slightly different, but most will require you to engage the lancet by pulling back and locking the spring; this loads the lancet into place.
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Prick Your Finger: Hold the opening on the lancet top firmly against your finger (do not use your thumb) and press the release button. Change fingers with each stick to prevent infections or callouses. You may need to milk the finger slightly, above the stick, if you are not getting enough blood. Discuss alternative site testing with your physician, if you are interested, before using your forearm or palm due to possible inaccurate results with your lancing device.
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Obtain Blood Droplet: You should now have a blood droplet which goes directly on the pad of the strip already placed into the meter. Doing all these steps will help you avoid "error" on the meter and wasting another strip. You may need to blot the finger with white gauze if you are still bleeding especially if you take aspirin or blood thinners.
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Remove the Used Lancet: Some lancet devices have an easy release for the used lancet and others will require you to pull the lancet straight out. Avoid poking yourself with the used lancet. Dispose of the used lancet and strip properly in a red, heavy, plastic container which can be purchased or find out what your state/region requires for proper disposal.
Can You Share a Lancing Device?
No, a home use lancet device is not recommended for sharing. By sharing you expose yourself to bacteria and bloodborne pathogens. It is possible to transmit diseases such as Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. You could also be exposed to HIV/AIDS if the device is shared with someone else.
Lancet Settings
Diabetes lancet devices have several settings with multiple depths available. The higher the number, the deeper the stick which may cause more pain. Most people will require and tolerate a setting of 1-3 on the device unless you use your hands for work. Calloused, thick and rough skin may require increasing a setting to 4-5 to get a clean stick and an adequate drop of blood. Trial and error may be needed to pick a depth setting for a first-time result without pain and wasting of additional strips.
We are committed to outstanding customer service with every order. If you have any questions about lancing devices or any other diabetes supplies while shopping with us, please reach out. Our knowledgeable staff is always happy to assist you further in any way.