Product name: Genteel Lancing Device

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Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.3 x 2.4 inches; 5.6 Ounces

Genteel Lancing Device Review

If you have diabetes and have to check your blood sugar levels regularly you probably know how painful it can be. Having to prick yourself too often is no joke. If you are a mother of a child with diabetes you probably identify with the pain that you go through having to see your child refusing to be checked blood sugar levels because of pain. Having to squeeze the finger because you just cannot get enough blood but at the same time not wanting to prick again.

If you identify with the above, then the Genteel Lancing device is your solution. Regular blood sugar test is a very important aspect in diabetes management. It needs to be done. Often time parents are faced with screaming kids and cannot test as often enough as they would have loved to or are requested to by their doctor.

The Genteel Lancing device is a lancing device like no other. It indeed gives your fingers a break. This is because it allows you to check your blood sugar without pain. It is even child friendly with decorative stickers for your child to personalize. It is perfect for all ages all types of diabetes.

The Product offers

The device gives your fingers a break. The Genteel lancing device eliminates severe puncture marks, swelling, bruising and sensitivity.

What if I tell you that you don't have to squeeze anymore? With Genteel you say bye to squeezing because you just cannot get enough blood. The device uses vacuum to get the perfect drop of blood anywhere in the body.

The device reduces lancet impact. Typical lancing devices slice into the skin instead of using a precise vertical direction

It allows you to use fewer strips. You get enough blood no matter how thirsty your meter is.

The Genteel lancing device allows you to check blood sugar as prescribed. The device eliminates obstacles like pain and this will allow you to start checking blood sugar as often as you should.

Don't want to check prick for fingers anymore? Yes, with Genteel you can choose your location. It is the only lancing device that is FDA cleared for alternative testing sites.

Kit includes

Genteel lancing device

6 contact tips: they vary in depth settings. You will need to try them to see which one works better for you.

2 nozzles

Travel and organizer pouch

Decals

Sticker sheet for kids

Sample Butterfly Touch Lancets

Steps to checking blood sugar

Insert a Butterfly Touch Lancet.

Re-attach the Nozzle with factory installed contact tip.

Place Genteel on your chosen test location, anywhere on the body.

Press and hold the activation button (to use vacuum) until a blood drop is formed.

Lift finger off the activation button, then remove Genteel from your skin.

Apply the blood drop to your existing meter's test strip.

Pros of using this kit

You don't have to squeeze your fingers anymore to get a perfect drop of blood.

You can check you blood sugar as much as you want without having to worry about pain.

You have the liberty to choose your test location anywhere on the body.

The device can work with widely available standard lancets even though the Butterfly Touch Lancets are the perfect lancet for Genteel Lancing Device

You don't have to use a different glucose meter and test strips. Just use your existing one.

Cons of using this kit

The Genteel lancing device is more expensive than the other standard lancing devices. However, if checking your blood sugar regularly is a necessity, Genteel is all worth purchasing. It is also very valuable if you have to use it on kids.

It is bigger than many other lancets. The size makes it harder to carry it around in small purse unlike other lancing devices.

It is more complex than your typical lancing device. The device takes a little more time to get used to how it works but once you've grabbed the process, you will want to stick to it forever.

In Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this review and if you have any question or comments about the Genteel lancing device, you can leave a comment below. Your personal reviews are also welcome.

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