Best Lancet Device

[Judy and Hershey]

I would like opinions on the best lancet device. The one that came with my Relion Meter does not seem to go through when ejected. I used the lancets that came with the device, but when I click it, it won't go through. I would like a pen that works easily. I have tried free hand and it's just too hard for me. Thanks!

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

I keep the cap off of my Relion lancing device so that I can hold onto the pen well and see the lancet point really well. Hope that helps you.

 

[Judy and Hershey]

I keep the cap off of my Relion lancing device so that I can hold onto the pen well and see the lancet point really well. Hope that helps you.

I guess I just don't know how close to hold the needle part to his ear before I release. I guess if it was covered I could put that right up to his ear and pull the release? Does that make sense?

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

When you pull the cap off and put the lancet into the hole, don't put the cap back on. Then just hold the lancet pen and do your ear poke. That way, there is no "click" noise to startle your kitty and you can control where the lancet point goes. Does that make sense?

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

When you pull the cap off and put the lancet into the hole, don't put the cap back on. Then just hold the lancet pen and do your ear poke. That way, there is no "click" noise to startle your kitty and you can control where the lancet point goes. Does that make sense?

I took a photo. The lancet on the left has the cap on. The one on the right has the lancet placed but I don't put the cap back. Then you can control the poke and see where the point is going.

 

[Judy and Hershey]

Thanks Bobbie!

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Thanks Bobbie!

You bet! I am so glad I can help someone because I sure have been getting lots of help here. Good luck with Tinker!

 

[Shiloh & Rhonda (GA)]

Judy, as far as how close to hold the device to the ear, I put it directly on the ear, and apply a little pressure. I also have the depth set at 5, adjusted by turning the top of the device below the cap.

 

[jane and stewey]

I use the Relion lancet with the ultra fine tip. Apply a good amount of pressure directly to the ear and hit the snap. That should do it. Warming the site prior to the prick helps dilate the capillaries and blood flow is usually better. Good luck from jane and stewed

 

[Larry and Kitties]

A lotr of lancet pens come with a clear cap for alternate site (other than finger in humans) testing. many fine that is easier to use and does seem to allow the lancet to go deeper.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Thanks Bobbie!

Hi Judy, are you having better luck with the cap off?

 

[Judy and Hershey]

Hi Bobbie, I have tried it this way, but for me he squirms too much. My daughter has to hold him (literally) He wants to bite the lancet as he does the needle. So I always need another person. I have ordered a device online called Multiclix by Accu-check. It is suppose to me the most painless lancet device they make. I just can't hit the right spot with all the movement we have with him. Even when we wrap him, it doesn't help, he is a strong and determined cat. Today my daughter just held him and talked to him, and he finally let me do a small prick....

 

[Judy and Hershey]

Judy, as far as how close to hold the device to the ear, I put it directly on the ear, and apply a little pressure. I also have the depth set at 5, adjusted by turning the top of the device below the cap.

When we have it at the highest setting and have the cap on, we click and nothing comes out??? Even my daughter has tried it, maybe we just aren't doing it right, I have ordered the Multiclix online and hopefully this will work with a little more ease for me.

 

[Judy and Hershey]

A lotr of lancet pens come with a clear cap for alternate site (other than finger in humans) testing. many fine that is easier to use and does seem to allow the lancet to go deeper.

I have this clear cap, didn't know what it was for...

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Hi Bobbie, I have tried it this way, but for me he squirms too much. My daughter has to hold him (literally) He wants to bite the lancet as he does the needle. So I always need another person. I have ordered a device online called Multiclix by Accu-check. It is suppose to me the most painless lancet device they make. I just can't hit the right spot with all the movement we have with him. Even when we wrap him, it doesn't help, he is a strong and determined cat. Today my daughter just held him and talked to him, and he finally let me do a small prick....

Oh, yikes! My diabetic mom uses the Accucheck, I will have to try it. Bubba jerks for me often, and I have sliced his little ear. I will try the accu-check one.

 

[Judy and Hershey]

I did some research on the net, and they say that it is the most painless one on the market. Cost a little more, but it will be worth it to me. I will let you know how it works after I get it! Looks like your baby is doing great! It takes time doesn't it. I just feel like my guy looks at me with these sad eyes, and says like Mom why? I guess I take my cats too seriously....

 

[Critter Mom]

Today my daughter just held him and talked to him ...

Lots more of that and also some diabetic-friendly treats could transform the testing experience - for all of you. Make testing time a fuss-fest!

I just feel like my guy looks at me with these sad eyes, and says like Mom why?

All going well, the day won't be too far away when Hershey starts feeling better and he'll twig that all this human pokey-pointy weirdness has something to do with it.

I guess I take my cats too seriously....

Not possible.


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[Bobbie And Bubba]

I did some research on the net, and they say that it is the most painless one on the market. Cost a little more, but it will be worth it to me. I will let you know how it works after I get it! Looks like your baby is doing great! It takes time doesn't it. I just feel like my guy looks at me with these sad eyes, and says like Mom why? I guess I take my cats too seriously....

You can never take them too serious. I hear my Bubba asking me "why" too.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Lots more of that and also some diabetic-friendly treats could transform the testing experience - for all of you.


I offer Bubba Bonita Flakes while I'm testing and he still revolts. Sometimes if I have to poke a few times to get blood, I wonder how much his aggravation affects his number.
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[Critter Mom]

@Bobbie And Bubba - I see from your spreadsheet he's having B-I-G fun on that trampoline today.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

@Bobbie And Bubba - I see from your spreadsheet he's having B-I-G fun on that trampoline today.

Yep, glad someone is having fun. Momma is a tired gal! At least we know he is capable of getting into an ideal range. Now, we just got to get him to stay there!

 

[Critter Mom]

I offer Bubba Bonita Flakes while I'm testing and he still revolts.

Try bringing him to the testing station and just giving him fusses and treats sometimes. If he associates the location with pleasant and yummy things most of the time, it may make him a little more comfortable.

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[Bobbie And Bubba]

Try bringing him to the testing station and just giving him fusses and treats sometimes. If he associates the location with pleasant and yummy things most of the time, it may make him a little more comfortable.

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Good idea. I have given him bonita flakes with poking and all the while rubbing his ears too so he associates the treats with pleasantness.

 

[Judy and Hershey]

Lots more of that and also some diabetic-friendly treats could transform the testing experience - for all of you. Make testing time a fuss-fest!


All going well, the day won't be too far away when Hershey starts feeling better and he'll twig that all this human pokey-pointy weirdness has something to do with it.


Not possible.


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Hope s0, took 3 of us tonight, but thank God, his read was 167 at +12 and I still have not given him any insulin, waiting for a help on the prozinc forum

 

[Judy and Hershey]

Try bringing him to the testing station and just giving him fusses and treats sometimes. If he associates the location with pleasant and yummy things most of the time, it may make him a little more comfortable.

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I thought he couldn't have any food before the test?

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

I thought he couldn't have any food before the test?[/QUOTE
No meals right before testing, but a treat of Bonita flakes right before will not impact the number. And I think what Critter Mom was saying that if you take kitty to the testing station without doing a test and giving a treat at the station, kitty will start to associate the station with something pleasant. I have done it twice today, so I'll keep you posted if it helps.

 

[Critter Mom]

I thought he couldn't have any food before the test?

You need to withhold food for two hours before the morning and evening pre-shot tests.

To desensitize Hershey to the testing, just give him a random treat during the day after you've mussed his ears or when you take him to his test station. The odd diabetic-friendly treat (e.g. freeze-dried protein treat) through the day shouldn't have have any significant impact on blood glucose levels and therefore mid-cycle test results will be valid. Remember to only give the treat after a behaviour or mode of interaction that you want to encourage, not before. Also, always give the treat after every test attempt, even if you fail to get a blood glucose reading. Try to stay as upbeat as possible during the test attempt: pretend if you need to. (I did ... ) A positive, matter of fact, encouraging approach can help a lot.


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