Type 2 How often should you change your lancet

Peadair O Brionn

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having diabetes...... people who wear backpacks on the tube
I use a different lancet for each test is this to much or should I reuse the a few times
 

Rachox

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Official recommendation is change it each test. I change it once a day, others leave it way longer! :wideyed:
 

Peadair O Brionn

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having diabetes...... people who wear backpacks on the tube
That seems to be ok rachox. But I work on a construction site and it’s a bit mingin . I get my lancets-on prescription so think I’ll keep it at each test . Then at the weekend do 1 a day . Don’t think id be happy leavin it for longer as I’ve heard it can give ya strange readings
 

h884

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I change mine once a week or earlier if I find pricking my fingers more pianful
 
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Rachox

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That seems to be ok rachox. But I work on a construction site and it’s a bit mingin . I get my lancets-on prescription so think I’ll keep it at each test . Then at the weekend do 1 a day . Don’t think id be happy leavin it for longer as I’ve heard it can give ya strange readings

That’s wise if you’re in a grubby environment.
 

AdamJames

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This is reassuring. I'd always used one per test in the past, for hygiene and just in case residue from the previous test affects the next reading. I have to admit I've been re-using the same lancets more and more recently, and thought that was just me being a bit scummy :)
 

Granny_grump_

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I use a different lancet for each test is this to much or should I reuse the a few times
Hi I only change mine when it starts to hurt,depends how many times you test really! K
 

ally1

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liver
I tend to use mine once I get to number 5 and it begins to hurt. So roughly once a week
 

NaijaChick

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I was changing every day but then developed itchy palm where I was testing so the knowledgeables on here advised changing for every test and itchy stopped.
 
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I dial in a new lancet on my Multiclix / Fastclix device every time I open a new tub of strips. So change the six lancet drum every six tubs of strips.