Lancet advice....

[Newtothis]

I need to buy some new lancets for my Accu-Check Nano but am unsure which type to buy - multiclix or softclix? Or does it make any difference?

Just bought some strips for ?10.50 (p&p included) but then realised I should probably change my lancet a little more....😱

Many thanks, Amanda

 

[Northerner]

I think the softclix ones are smaller so won't fit in a multiclix finger pricker.

 

[slipper]

Looking around it seems your Nano may come with the Multiclix finger pricker, but have a look on the box and see what type you have.

Mine is a Fastclix, and they are different to the Multiclix.

 

[Newtothis]

Looking around it seems your Nano may come with the Multiclix finger pricker, but have a look on the box and see what type you have.

Mine is a Fastclix, and they are different to the Multiclix.

I don't have the box anymore but have had a look on the Accu-Check website and it is a fastclix finger pricker - then have found out Boots are selling a box of 24 for ?4.59. Seem's a trip to Boots is necessary tomorrow... how is your testing/diet going....🙂

 

[slipper]

Slowing down on the testing, as I was getting through a box every 2 weeks. But a bit nervous not testing sometimes.

Diets going well Amanda, and now down to 13st 7lbs from 15st, so pleased with that.

Have my 3 month review next month, my fastings of a morning are down from 7's to 5.5's with a few blips, so thats good too.

Your doing well, and that was a good price on the strips. Have you seen the guy selling a dozen boxes in one go

 

[Newtothis]

Slowing down on the testing, as I was getting through a box every 2 weeks. But a bit nervous not testing sometimes.

Diets going well Amanda, and now down to 13st 7lbs from 15st, so pleased with that.

Have my 3 month review next month, my fastings of a morning are down from 7's to 5.5's with a few blips, so thats good too.

Your doing well, and that was a good price on the strips. Have you seen the guy selling a dozen boxes in one go

Your weight loss is fantastic news; buying the strips is very expensive; I go through a box of 50 per month and even then I sometimes buy a box of 10 - at the moment I'm only testing when I try new food; some of the meals I have I have already tested and modified and they are ok for me. I don't do the waking-up because my strips are very low at the moment. I test immediately before; 1hr after and 2hrs after a new meal... I do have problems with finger pricking..I either can't get enough blood or bruise my fingers..

I've seen the dozen box sales but couldn't afford it in one go; the one's I bought today (?10) were surplus (he stated he had a surplus supply so selling.. he had about 6 boxes for sale.).

Have you had your first HbA1c test done yet? I have my 2nd in December - really hoping I can lower it, like yourself I've lost over 2 stone and only have to lose 8lb to get to my ideal weight...I do need to increase my physical activity though...difficult when the dark and cold nights come in....

 

[slipper]

Yes, my first HbA1c was 8.1, hoping to lower that, at next months one. My physical exercise is very poor, but not much I can do about that.

Keep up the good work Amanda, we'll get there🙂

 

[Newtothis]

Yes, my first HbA1c was 8.1, hoping to lower that, at next months one. My physical exercise is very poor, but not much I can do about that.

Keep up the good work Amanda, we'll get there🙂

Definately...good luck...take care. Amanda x 🙂

 

[Ellie Jones]

If you look on the pricker it should tell you which one it is..

Mines is a multi-click, I know this one came with my pump meter, but it's identical to the one I recieved with my Nano meter..

 

[trophywench]

Snap, Ellie !

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Take the top/cap bit off and look at the innards. If its a multiclix it will have a barrel-like cartridge attachment (don't pull this out as it cannot be refitted). Softclix has a single/visible lancet (you can see the sharp pointy end).

hth
M