Eric, I’ve just subscribed to this news group, so if you have already
recieved a reply, sorry.

I’ve been a type 2 diabetic for about 2 years now, and that dang pricker
bothered me a long time, too.

My sugestions:
buy a "soft touch" finger prick.   Nice feel, hair trigger,and cocks with a  
pump action.

use only superfine lancets in it. they have a narrower needle, and if  your
skin is not "real thick" they work just fine.

Prick yourself on the _SIDE_ of your finger, about 5-8 mm down from the nail.
the nerves are less sensitive there. And of course, ROTATE your sites between
fingers!

Unfortunately Iv’e lost the packaging for my lancet, but I believe it’s from
Boehringer Mannheim.

Hope it helps.

Mark Lambert
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