Finger pricking..

[Cupcake29]

My fingers are getting quite sore and bruised from the constant finger pricking is there anywhere else I can use to draw blood.. I've heard its not good to use the thumb. So looking for alternatives. Thanks

 

[Mike d]

Lancet settings? Anyway, both sides of index, middle and fourth fingers. Never the pads

 

[Riva_Roxaban]

Get a decent lancing device like a Accu-Chek Fastclix and this will cut down on soreness and bruising that the single use lancets cause.

Allows the use of alternate sires as well.

https://www.accu-chek.com.au/lancing-devices/fastclix

 

[VashtiB]

I agree with getting a good lancet and check the depth settings. I also have found that after a while it bothered me less.

Start with reducing the depth and see how that goes. Also like @Mike d said- the sides are better than the pad. I also find my right hand is less painful than my left- no idea why.

You can also wash with warm water before testing which makes it easier for the blood to flow.

Good luck.

 

[carty]

Don't press too hard before using the lancet just rest it on the finger
Carol

 

[Cupcake29]

Don't press too hard before using the lancet just rest it on the finger
Carol

Thank you

 

[Cupcake29]

Lancet settings? Anyway, both sides of index, middle and fourth fingers. Never the pads

Thanks i will try the sides and see how i get on.

 

[Cupcake29]

I agree with getting a good lancet and check the depth settings. I also have found that after a while it bothered me less.

Start with reducing the depth and see how that goes. Also like @Mike d said- the sides are better than the pad. I also find my right hand is less painful than my left- no idea why.

You can also wash with warm water before testing which makes it easier for the blood to flow.

Good luck.

Thank you for your reply I will definitely try warming my hands first.