S.O.S. Pricking my finger
Take the following actions to ensure you obtain enough blood:
Run warm water over your hands before obtaining blood to increase blood flow. Be sure to dry hands completely.
Improve blood flow to the fingers by warming them.
Lower hands below your waist level and gently massage the selected finger before obtaining blood.
Press the lancing device firmly against the side of your fingertip.
After lancing, massage your finger towards the tip to encourage a blood drop to form.
If all of the above steps are insufficient, increase the penetration depth of the lancet device by rotating the cap one step at a time.
How to make it less painful?
Here are some tips to help make pricking your finger less painful:
Use a lancing device that allows you to adjust the depth of the needle. This can help you find the right depth for your skin, which can reduce pain.
Use How to make it less painful?a different finger each time you test. This can help prevent soreness in one finger.
Use the side of your finger instead of the tip. The skin on the side of your finger is less sensitive than the skin on the tip.
