Some diabetics require a regular supply of medical supplies, including a blood glucose monitor, test strips, control solution, lancing device, and lancets. Without these supplies, diabetics are unable to properly control the chronic disease. It' especially important to have a lancing device on hand because the instrument ensures an accurate glucose test by providing a sufficient blood sample. Medical supply companies, like Stat Medical Devices, Inc., can provide assistance by offering lancets and lancing devices.

How to Properly Draw a Blood Sample

With the help of Stat Medical lancing devices and lancets, you can ensure that you receive a satisfactory blood sample, eliminating the need for painful re-sticks. When using a lancing device, it's important to do the following:

1. Thoroughly wash and dry your hands. Not only will this clean the testing site, but the warm water can increase blood flow.
2. Dangle and shake your hand a few times, massaging your hand and finger towards the puncture site. When doing this, avoid touching the cleaned area.
3. Place the Stat Medical lancing device firmly against the puncture site and push the release button.
4. Wait a few seconds and then stroke down the finger towards the puncture site to form a drop of blood. Remember to not squeeze around the puncture site.
5. Apply the drop of blood to a glucose test strip or test sensor.
6. With a dry, clean facial tissue, wipe the puncture site.
7. Put pressure on the puncture site until the bleeding stops.

Choose the Right Equipment

With a finger stick, the goal is to get enough blood for a sample without causing too much discomfort. That's why Stat Medical Devices provides lancets in a variety of sizes (gauges), and all Stat lancing devices feature adjustable penetration depths.

Stat Comfort Thins - Stat Medical Devices offers 7 models of these disposable lancets - all of which can be used with most current models of lancing devices. The ultra-fine Comfort Thins/Ultra is one of the thinnest lancets available, making it perfect for today's meters that require smaller sample sizes. It's important to note that reusing Stat lancets can lead to calluses, infections, and increased pain.

Stat Comfort Thins/Safety 28 g. - This is the safest lancet in the Stat Medical collection. Featuring a locking barrel that slides over the tip after use, this unique safety product is perfect for use by younger patients and for active adults. Just cap the lancet until a proper disposal container can be found.

Stat Lite & Stat Ultimate Lancing Devices - The patented design makes these Stat lancing devices light and compact enough to go anywhere. In fact, they are among the smallest lancing devices on the market (less than 3.5" long).
The Stat Lite device features 5 depth settings, and the Stat Ultimate lancing instrument comes with 8 settings for increased comfort. Best of all, they work with all Stat lancets and the majority of other available lancets. And both of these Stat lancing devices feature an optional cap for alternate site testing.

Super-Fine & Super-Fine Micro Pen Needle - Stat Medical Devices has applied its expertise in the field of lancets and lancing devices to an innovative line of pen needles engineered for less pain and more comfort. The silicone coating and specially engineered needle tips are designed to reduce friction and minimize pain. Super-Fine Micro, Xtra, and Standard are some of the thinnest and shortest needles on the market today. In addition to fitting Stat lancing devices, these needles can be used with most insulin pens that are currently on the market.

To guarantee an accurate blood glucose level reading, it's important to properly draw a blood sample. By using a Stat Medical lancing device, you can receive a blood sample virtually pain free. To find more information about lancing devices and lancets, talk to your doctor.