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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MattInUSA" data-source="post: 2616850" data-attributes="member: 573989"><p>This is big imo.  My fingers don't hurt, and I set the lancet depth as shallow as possible, to the point that sometimes it doesn't even penetrate the skin.  This is fine, I just press a little harder the second time.  I had a finger prick at the doctor's office that left me sore for a week, it must have been set at max depth and went to the muscle.  If you're having trouble getting blood, wash with warm water first.  Rotate where you're stabbing (as has been mentioned).  I don't believe pain should be a requirement.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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