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Permalink Reply by Don on November 26, 2011 at 8:01am

Every week, but only when I remember. Lots here use the multiclix and I recently got one and I am pleased at how less painful than my One touch.

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Permalink Reply by Cindy on November 26, 2011 at 9:16am

I'm with Jim... in fact, I don't ever even think about it unless many sticks don't bring blood. I change it ... maybe once a year. But thanks for the reminder; I think I'll change it today.
It's common for me to repeat the stick anyway. I attribute it to being thin and cold a lot rather than the lancet.

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Permalink Reply by Brandie on December 28, 2011 at 11:01am

I change the lancet when it gets dull...when it takes a few sticks to get any blood. I don't really think about it. My in-laws gave me a dozen boxes, so I've got plenty of them. I just don't think about it.

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Permalink Reply by Regina on December 29, 2011 at 10:58am

I'm so bad with this. I should change way more often than I do. I usually use them until it's hard to get a good sample. In fact, after awhile I just told my mail order prescription company to stop mailing boxes to me every month.

I still have BAD supply hording habits from when I was a poor uninsured student. Now I'm a less poor freelancer, but I can afford to pay for insurance. Hard to shake the habit though. This is reminding me to try harder to do just that.

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Permalink Reply by Linda on December 29, 2011 at 11:12am

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Permalink Reply by Linda on December 29, 2011 at 11:14am

I'm terrible at changing lancets and usually only do it once every 3 months or so. I test about 8 times a day so I'm sure my fingers would appreciate it if I were more diligent about it.

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Permalink Reply by daricel on December 29, 2011 at 11:42am

I'm as bad as everyone else - I only change when it starts to hurt or I can't get blood. But I'm not doing this because of cost... Since I test 6-8 times a day, I just hate having to care all those used lancets around. With a pump and a CGM I have enough "stuff" to carry as it is

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Permalink Reply by Alan S on December 29, 2011 at 6:16pm

Why do so many people appear guilty about not changing lancets? There is no moral or legal reason to change often. The only possible reason is medical. if you are noty getting infections and there is no additional pain when you re-use, then I cannot see why anyone should beat themsleves up about failing to change them.

I will continue to change mine at least every St Swithun's Day. I will change then even if I wasted a couple testing a relative or friend during the year.

Sometimes I change it if I'm bored and can't remember the last time :)

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.

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Permalink Reply by Mike S. on December 29, 2011 at 7:52pm

I am also surprised at the answers. I change at least once a day. Maybe I should concentrate on keeping the lancel device clean by swiping it down with an alcohol pad each morning. Have a good summer Alan. And Happy New Year!

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Permalink Reply by Alan S on December 29, 2011 at 8:38pm

I would not recommend the alcohol pad for the actual lancet; although it is good for cleaning the lancet device nozzle.

The lancet has a tiny coating of lubricant, at least it does when it is relatively new. Alcohol will remove that.

Happy New Year to all; don't forget to set the timer on your recording devices for the Sydney fireworks :)

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.

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Permalink Reply by Mike S. on December 29, 2011 at 9:43pm

thanks

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Permalink Reply by jrtpup on December 30, 2011 at 5:50am

I changed mine this morning, woohoo! Only because I couldn't remember the last time I had. Haven't ever gotten an infection or anything. I usually lick my finger first and wipe it on my jeans LOL. If I've been eating, cooking, etc. I do wash my hands first ;)

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