Lancets

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suzywoozie

Newbie

Messages

4

Type of diabetes

Other

Treatment type

Other

• Aug 25, 2015

• #1

Hi everyone, I've just received my first testing kit and it only had 10 lancets in it. They say to use a new lancet every time, and I am wondering - is that really necessary, or is it ok to use the same one a few times? Thank you

 

catinahat

Well-Known Member

Messages

3,446

Location

Halesowen

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Diet only

Dislikes

Reality tv

• Aug 25, 2015

• #2

I use mine until it starts to really hurt, usually about a month.

 

Pilgrim22

Well-Known Member

Messages

592

Type of diabetes

LADA

Treatment type

Insulin

Dislikes

animal cruelty

• Aug 25, 2015

• #3

I change after each test.

 

ButtterflyLady

Well-Known Member

Messages

3,290

Location

New Zealand

Type of diabetes

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

Dislikes

Acceptance of health treatment claims that are not adequately supported by evidence. I dislike it when people sell ineffective and even harmful alternative health products to exploit the desperation of people with chronic illness.

• Aug 25, 2015

• #4

I use mine about 10 times then it starts to hurt so I replace it. (My body is very sensitive to pain).

If I were you I would buy a pack of lancets, so you don't have to worry about running out soon.

 

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suzywoozie

Newbie

Messages

4

Type of diabetes

Other

Treatment type

Other

• Aug 26, 2015

• #5

Thank you for your replies, very helpful

 

Hedonista

Well-Known Member

Messages

240

Type of diabetes

Prediabetes

Treatment type

Diet only

• Aug 26, 2015

• #6

I use the same one for ages.