Sore fingers from lancets

[Jan300547]

My poor fingers are so sore from the lancet punctures. I have pins and needles and end of my fingers look like they have been soaking in water (Neuropathy) Im not sure how to manage this. It was fine when I was sampling blood once a day but I feel like a pincushion at the moment

 

[Rachox]

Just to check you are pricking the side of your finger rather than the pad? There are less nerve endings on the sides. Also make sure you use a new lancet for each test and have it on the lowest setting to obtain enough blood

 

[helenb1979]

How many times a day are you testing. Try and use different fingers and use different spots. And as @Rachox says use the side of your fingers