The finer and narrower the needle, the less painful it is in use. Oddly, higher gauge numbers indicate finer and narrower needles, while lower gauge numbers indicate heavier, thicker needles. Lancets are small, sharp objects that are used to prick the skin.
This piercing of the ...The finer and narrower the needle, the less painful it is in use. Oddly, higher gauge numbers indicate finer and narrower needles, while lower gauge numbers indicate heavier, thicker needles. Lancets are small, sharp objects that are used to prick the skin.
This piercing of the skin allows you to draw a small drop of blood to the surface in order to test blood glucose levels using a blood glucose monitor and blood glucose test strips. Lancing devices allow you to set the depth of the needle as it goes into your skin, so you're getting consistency with your regular lancing process.