Lancet changing?
I have no idea how often i am supposed to change my lancet. i change it like every three or four days.
Does anyone one how often are we supposed to change it? If not, how often do you change yours?
Thanks :)
Does anyone one how often are we supposed to change it? If not, how often do you change yours?
Thanks :)
Tags: changing, free style, how often, lancet, thera sense
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Permalink Reply by Trisha York on -
haha, we're SUPPOSED to change it out every time we test. I don't think I know one person who actually does that.
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Permalink Reply by Jean on -
We probably should change it every time we test, but like everyone (almost) is saying, that doesn't happen. I change mine once a day. I test 3 times a day and put a new one in at bedtime, after my last test. Then I have a new one ready in the morning. Sometimes, when they don't seem to give me a good poke, I change more often. They probably lose their real sharpness after more than 3 or 4 uses, so it's just less painful to have a good, sharp new one!
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Permalink Reply by Mike on -
I work on a seasonal basis with my lancet changes, and I tend to switch lances more-or-less every solstice or equinox that rolls around. :)
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Permalink Reply by JudyAnn on -
You are so right, Sam! I very seldom use mine more than once. I only use it more than once if I can't get enough blood the first time I poke.
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Permalink Reply by JudyAnn on
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I check my bs 3-4 times a day and I use a new lancet every time. They get dull like the syringe if used more than once. It is also more sanitary that way.
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Permalink Reply by Jake on -
I find using the drums im more inclined to go.Hmm a fresh lancets just a twist away, no having to try to extract it out of the springy plastic thing and having to worry about poking yourself... Do you find your more inclined to change lancets because its that much more simpler/less time consuming with the multiclix?
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