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Permalink Reply by Trisha York on April 18, 2009 at 5:34pm

haha, we're SUPPOSED to change it out every time we test. I don't think I know one person who actually does that.

Permalink Reply by Sarah M on April 19, 2009 at 3:30am

Are we really supposed to change it every time we test?!!

Permalink Reply by tmana on April 19, 2009 at 6:58am

I do.

Permalink Reply by Kristin on April 19, 2009 at 12:06am

Check out this discussion :)

Like Trisha said, most people DON't change the lancet each time!

Permalink Reply by Sarah M on April 19, 2009 at 3:31am

Nice discussion! Thanks for sharing Kristin :)

Permalink Reply by Jean on April 19, 2009 at 10:25am

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!

Permalink Reply by Mike on April 19, 2009 at 11:08am

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. :)
MJ

Permalink Reply by JudyAnn on October 8, 2010 at 7:52pm

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.
JudyAnn

Permalink Reply by JudyAnn on October 8, 2010 at 7:48pm

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.
JudyAnn

Permalink Reply by Jake on November 4, 2010 at 5:13pm

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?