Lancets - Without a device

[jessly]

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows of any Lancets I can use with out device
I want to do a freehand poke so no device or spring activated ones

Could these be used freehand? ( pricking yourself )

Thank you in advanced

 

[pianoman]

Yes these can be used without a device... this was common practise in hospitals before the spring loaded devices came along.

Hold the bottom shaft, twist the round top off and you have a clean sharp point. Be sure to dispose of it safely afterwards though, as it will still be sharp.

Tell me to mind my own business but can I ask why you want or need to use this without the device... the lancet device tends to be less painful in my experience :?

 

[jessly]

Lmao, I know I must sound crazy but i actually found free hand didn't hurt me. I did BGL testing on our partners back in class and we all did it free hand with lancets that looked exactly like this. But what I was curious is that when u do it free hand does the entire needle go in? Or is it just the tip prick I don't quite remember

Also can the accu check twist off be used without a device as well

P.S - when did the spring activated ones start coming out? Was it just in the past 2-3 years? When I use to donate blood they use to free hand and now a days they use the spring ones

 

[CarbsRok]

I'm another one who who just pokes finger without the device. I have a very strong dislike for the devices.

 

[AMBrennan]

I think Abbott lancets are considerably cheaper than Bayer. In fact, you should be fine as long as you avoid the more modern drum-loaded solutions.

 

[the_anticarb]

I've used the microlet free hand, its ok once you get used to it!

 

[stumac0127]

I do free hand because I can't be bothered to mess around putting lancets in the sprung device. It takes a bit of getting used to but I don't find it any more painful!!

 

[lucylocket61]

Interesting. How do you keep the lancet clean for re-use? Or do you use a fresh lancet each time?

 

[jessly]

of course a new lancet everytime ..!

 

[jessly]

I do free hand because I can't be bothered to mess around putting lancets in the sprung device. It takes a bit of getting used to but I don't find it any more painful!!

Hey which lancets do you use free hand, if you don't mind me asking.

 

[jessly]

I think Abbott lancets are considerably cheaper than Bayer. In fact, you should be fine as long as you avoid the more modern drum-loaded solutions.

Sorry what do you mean by drum loaded solutions

 

[Frostie]

Interesting. How do you keep the lancet clean for re-use? Or do you use a fresh lancet each hi Frostie. Here. Too pAinful used only once diabetic over. Foty years. Still. Here..all the best. Frostie

 

[Winnie53]

I'm curious. What's the technique for using a lancet without the lancet device? Any tips or strategies?

 

[Shar67]

I use lancets without the device when I think I'm going hypo, it is so much quicker I use BGstar, the base is nice and sturdy too hold, the needle length may go all the way in, depends if you are gentle or not. Definitely less painful

 

[Frostie]

I'm curious. What's the technique for using a lancet without the lancet device? Any tips or strategies?

Hi. Winnie. Just read aboutome with silicone covering. Thatshoudnot hurt so much. Frostie

 

[Winnie53]

Frostie, can you tell me more? I don't understand.

We have a group member who doesn't test her blood glucose because it's so painful - (due to another condition, fibromyalgia). If there are less painful ways to test, I'd like to pass that information on to her.

Also, if there's a technique on how to hold a lancet and pierce the skin without going too deep, I'd like to know how to do that.

 

[Frostie]

Frostie, can you tell me more? I don't understand.

We have a group member who doesn't test her blood glucose because it's so painful - (due to another condition, fibromyalgia). If there are less painful ways to test, I'd like to pass that information






Also, if there's a technique on how to hold a lancet and pierce the skin without going too deep, I'd like to know how to do that.

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[Winnie53]

@Frostie thanks for getting back to me. I looked up the lancet device you're using, and stumbled upon the OneTouch Delica Lancing Device. Here's the link... http://www.shoponetouch.com/product/onetouch-delica-lancing-device

I found its description interesting...

The OneTouch® Delica® Lancing Device, featuring Advanced Glide® Control System, is designed for comfortable testing. Compatible only with OneTouch® Delica® Lancets.

• Reduced vibration for smoother lancing
• Advanced Glide® Control System is designed for comfortable testing
• OneTouch® Delica® Lancets available in two sizes: 30 Gauge (Fine) and 33 Gauge (Extra Fine)
• Virtually pain-free testing*
• Easy-to-use ergonomic design
• 7 depth settings allow for personal comfort
• Quiet lancing experience
• Ejection control for easy removal of used lancets

The OneTouch® Delica® Lancing System is for fingertip testing only.


*In a clinical lancing study of nearly 200 people with diabetes, 4 out of 5 reported the OneTouch® Delica® Lancing System was virtually painless when used with the OneTouch® Delica® 33G Lancet.

Thank you Frostie! I will share this information. Might even buy one to try myself!