Lancets

Safety Lancets
  • Embrace Lancet for Lancing Device Omnis Health SHN02GM0123

    Embrace

    Embrace Lancet for Lancing Device 30 Gauge

    Embrace lancets are lightweight, sterile and easy to use. Compatible with the Embrace lancing device and most commercially available lancing devices, Embrace lancets feature a tri-beveled and ultra-sharp point tip to reduce any pain and tissue damage.For...

    As low as $9.58
  • McKesson Prevent HP Safety Lancet McKesson Brand 16-PBHPSL28G1.0X

    McKesson

    McKesson Prevent HP Safety Lancet 28 Gauge 1.0 mm Depth

    McKesson Prevent ® HP push-button safety lancets are push-button activated, feature the HP-Haemolance ® Plus design, and were created with OSHA sharps safety and infection prevention guidelines in mind. The easy-to-handle design and ergonomic shape...

    As low as $15.82
  • McKesson Prevent HP Safety Lancet McKesson Brand 16-PBHPSL25G2.0X

    McKesson

    McKesson Prevent HP Safety Lancet 25 Gauge 2.0 mm Depth

    McKesson Prevent ® HP push-button safety lancets are push-button activated, feature the HP-Haemolance ® Plus design, and were created with OSHA sharps safety and infection prevention guidelines in mind. The easy-to-handle design and ergonomic shape...

    As low as $16.21
  • McKesson Pediatric Lancet McKesson Brand 16-PAHL2.5G1.0X

    McKesson

    McKesson Pediatric Lancet 1.0 mm Depth

    The McKesson Prevent Pediatric Heel Incision Device is specifically engineered for newborns. The stainless steel blade makes small, precise incisions in a gentle, sweeping arc instead of puncture for reduced bruising. It also features contoured-finger...

    As low as $77.28
  • McKesson Prevent HP Safety Lancet McKesson Brand 16-PBHPSL25G1.4X

    McKesson

    McKesson Prevent HP Safety Lancet 25 Gauge 1.4 mm Depth

    McKesson Prevent ® HP push-button safety lancets are push-button activated, feature the HP-Haemolance ® Plus design, and were created with OSHA sharps safety and infection prevention guidelines in mind. The easy-to-handle design and ergonomic shape...

    As low as $16.98
  • McKesson Prevent HP Safety Lancet McKesson Brand 16-PBHPSL28G1.6X

    McKesson

    McKesson Prevent HP Safety Lancet 28 Gauge 1.6 mm Depth

    Light blue in color, defines 28 needle gauge 1.6 mm depth Automatic needle retraction and lock out ensure sharp edge is enclosed before and after use Convenient, intuitive, one-step activation for precise and consistent results Color coded design for...

    As low as $20.43
  • McKesson Safety Lancet McKesson Brand 16-PBSL17GX

    McKesson

    McKesson Safety Lancet 17 Gauge 2.0 mm Depth

    The McKesson Push Button Safety Lancet's innovative design provides a better way to quickly and comfortably obtain capillary blood samples. Made for efficiency and convenience the user can recieve a sample of blood painlessly with the touch of a button...

    As low as $19.84
  • McKesson Prevent HP Safety Lancet McKesson Brand 16-PBHPSL21G1.8X

    McKesson

    McKesson Prevent HP Safety Lancet 21 Gauge 1.8 mm Depth

    Automatic needle retraction and lock out ensure sharp edge is enclosed before and after use Convenient, intuitive, one-step activation for precise and consistent results Designed for quick and easy identification Ready to use right out of the box; no...

    As low as $17.99
  • McKesson Safety Lancet McKesson Brand 16-PASL21GX

    McKesson

    McKesson Safety Lancet 2.0 mm Depth

    Color: Green 21 Gauge Needle Depth Setting: 2.0 mm Sterile Tri-Bevel Tip Single use only. Produces normal blood flow; ideal for standard capillary blood sampling – blood glucose tests, hemoglobin tests, and HIV/HBO tests. Lancet is ready to use; no...

    As low as $20.30
  • McKesson Safety Lancet McKesson Brand 16-PBSL23GX

    McKesson

    McKesson Safety Lancet 1.8 mm Depth

    The McKesson Push Button Safety Lancet's innovative design provides a better way to quickly and comfortably obtain capillary blood samples. Made for efficiency and convenience the user can recieve a sample of blood painlessly with the touch of a button...

    As low as $15.88
  • Assure Lancet Arkray USA 980125

    Assure

    Assure Safety Lancet Device, Low Flow Diabetic Testing Supplies

    100 / BX The hidden-needle construction and automatic after-use lockout helps prevent needlestick accidents Extended Finger Flange and Body Ridges: Engineered to provide a secure grip Single-turn Protective Cap: One, 360° turn and pull removes the...

    As low as $17.19
Lancets

Of all the items which fall under the heading of diabetic supplies, lancets are the one that is seldom discussed. But having the right kind of lancet or lancet device and using it correctly can impact how comfortable diabetic testing is for you.

What Is a Lancet?

A diabetic lancet is a sterile needle embedded in a plastic tube and covered with a plastic cap. Lancets are an essential part of any diabetes tester kit and prick your finger to test your blood glucose with glucose test strips.

How to Use a Lancet

You can use a lancet on its own, but most people with diabetes prefer to use what’s commonly called a lancet device or lancer.

To use a lancet without a lancet device, simply twist off the plastic cap to expose the needle, take a breath, and prick your finger hard enough to draw a drop of blood. If that doesn’t sound like a task you’re up to, a lancing device is probably a better option.

Each device will be slightly different — and will come with its own instructions — but in general, to use a lancing device:
  • Remove the cap from the device.
  • Load a new lancet.
  • Remove the cap from the lancet and expose the needle.
  • Replace the device’s cap.
  • Cock the lancing device and touch it to the finger you wish to prick.
  • Click the button on the device to prick your finger.
  • Squeeze your finger to produce a drop of blood, and use your meter and test strip to check your glucose level.
  • Remove the cap from the device again.
  • Put the cap back on the used lancet and remove it from the device.
  • Recap the device.
You may need to adjust the depth setting on the device, which determines how deeply the needle penetrates, to strike a balance between the least discomfort and an adequate blood sample. Always dispose of used lancets either in a sharps container or a rigid plastic container with a lid.

Can I Use Any Lancet With Any Device?

While most lancets will fit most devices, they’re not universally compatible. Some lancets are round, for example, while others are square. So check that your lancets and device are compatible before you purchase.

What to Look for In a Lancet

If you have diabetes, you may need to use several lancets per day. Thin needles (28- or 30-gauge) will cause minor discomfort, but thicker needles (such as 23- or 25-gauge) may be necessary if you have rough or calloused skin.

You may need to experiment to find which works best for you. If your lancet device allows you to adjust the depth setting, this can help offset the thinness of finer needles.

With the right lancet and lancet device, diabetes can become slightly less uncomfortable. SimplyMedical offers a variety of lancet options along with other diabetic testing supplies.