[Diabetes-Talk] Lancing devices.

Fri Feb 2 12:46:27 UTC 2018

Good Morning:

I, too, use the Soft Click Lancets and have been doing so for years.  I really like the device because it
S smaller than many of the devices and fits better in my meter case.  However, there are a couple of things I do differently.  

Firstly, when I test, I immediately replace that lancet with a clean one so that when I need to test again, I never have to worry about whether or not the lancet is a clean one.  Because there are time—in a low, I need it immediately and if I’m low enough, the less steps I have to remember to do beforehand, the better off I am at the time.

Secondly, when I dispose of my lancets, I toss them into either a Sharps container which immediately locks before tossing it in the trash.  Or, I toss it in an old bottle, like a Clorox bottle.  When it’s full, I take super glue and squeeze it in around the inside of the lid and glue the bottle shut so these things do not become injurious for sanitation workers.  I know they’re supposed to wear special safety gloves, but maybe boot all of them do.  My husband said ours wear those gloves.  Disposal laws, howe3ver, appear to very from state to state.  I know, in the state of Maryland, you can use old bottles as long as they’re closed securely.  

Just like Veronica, I’m lamenting over the loss of VD products.  Their syringes were the perfect design for the count-a-dose.  They were miraculous for me throughout my pregnancy and after.  Now, they’[re out of the syringe business and the count-a-dose is nearly null and void.   Nothing fits them anymore!!  Then there are those wonderful pen needles—VD.  If pharmaceuticals use other needles because they’re cheaper, Oh Crap!!!  Ever have a needle that won’t draw up insulin?  Just happened to me the other night.  Never used to happen with the VD needles.  Bottom line here is, I’m seriously lamenting the loss of our VD friends...

Been

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> On Feb 1, 2018, at 10:13 PM, sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I do. Usually I leave the one I’ve used in the device until the next test, then eject it and throw it away, in the process inserting the new one.
> 
> Sandi
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> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2018 8:58 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Lancing devices.
> 
> If I'm understanding correctly, this means you always keep a lancet in the device? Thanks so much.
> Veronica
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> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Lancing devices.
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> I don’t know if it’s okay or not, but the lancets each have a little end that you twist off to expose the new sharp end. After I’ve ejected the old lancet, I insert the new one in the lance, then twist off its end and put the end of the lance back in place. Then I jam the old lancet into the end I took off the new lancet so that it’ fits tightly and just toss it into the trash.
> 
> Sandi
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> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2018 3:27 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Lancing devices.
> 
> Sandy, I brought a Delica home from a conference and played with it a bit. I'll have to look at it again to see if I can figure out about where you can jam the lancet because I didn't figure it out initially. Can you take a stab at a further explanation? <grin> Thanks so much, everyone.
> Veronica
> 
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> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2018 10:12 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: sandi
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Lancing devices.
> 
> Hi Veronica,
> 
> I use OneTouch Delica Lancets. They are also a thinner lancet, and there is a twist-off end into which you can cram the sharp end of the old lancet. I like them very much.
> 
> Sandi
> 
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> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2018 11:30 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Lancing devices.
> 
> Hi everyone!
> Well, time to face the end of another era for me. <grin> The nice lancing device that came with my FreeStyle meter is getting old. I have been using BD ultrafine stabbers and BD is one of the many companies that have been getting out of various parts of the diabetes business. 
> What I liked about the BD stabbers is that they had a really nice easy cap to replace, making disposal really simple. It was also nice when I tested away from home. I'd like to know which ones all of you prefer, both for getting enough blood and for ease of handling after the fact. Thanks so much.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
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