Don't know if this will help but I hope it can It's what I apply myself. You might try the following.
1. Wash the fingers/hands in warm water and dry well - helps circulation.
2. Use a sharp lancet - Some are availabe in differing sizes - Pick the best size for you.
3. Use the side of the finger and not the finger pad. Rotate puncture spots as skin can harden.
4. Apply just the 'THINNEST SMEAR' of petroluum jelly to the sides of finger before lancing.
5. In extreems fit a rubber band around the finger knuckle before lancing - DON'T FORGET TO REMOVE THE RUBBER BAND - WE DON'T WANT YOUR FINGER FALLING OFF !!!!
6. Hold hand down at waist after lancing - Aids formation of droplet.
With these new meters that use a particularly small blood sample, ALWAYS DISCARD THE FIRST DROP and use a second drop. The first droplet is formed from just beneath the skin's surface and is known to give inaccurate readings. Most Meter manufacturer's won't tell you this.