For so many Americans, alcohol swab. Another important factor to practice is changing out your lancets everyday.
Choosing the Right Size
Choosing the right size of lancet is based on your preference and roughness of your hands. Smaller gauges are less painful but they make it difficult to get blood out. Calloused hands will probably want to use a larger gauge needle. Many companies have options to choose from that will fit your needs.
* Lancing devices come in all different sizes as well. This device has a spring like coil that the lancets actually go into.
* Don't forget alcohol swabs or rubbing alcohol to decrease the chance of getting infections.
Don't Forget to Test
Ok, so now you have chosen the right lancet for your needs. Also be sure you are stocked up on monitor that has fast results? Maybe you need test strips that don't require a lot of sample blood. Either way, you are sure to find what you are looking for with so many options to choose from.
* Testing strips are required to use with most meters. Save yourself the hassle and order a box with need to order once every two months instead of once a month for example.
* Glucose monitors have came along way as technology keeps thriving. Some glucose monitors are quicker read time.
