How do you get used to diabetes care?

[Anonymous]

So I now have a glucometer, and I am still way too scared to sit still enough to poke my finger with a lancet device.

How can I get used to the poke? It does hurt when I am brave enough to finally just press it, and that makes it even harder next time...

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[FreyaRed]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/-6kMPNdmkr0

It doesn't hurt. Rarely when you hit a nerve you feel something. You don't need to change the lanced every time, 2-3 times per week is enough.

[Anonymous]

Most lancers have depth adjuster. When I first started testing I hated it as well then after working with the depth adjuster I got it to a depth that yields blood but I seldom even feel the stick.

[Asker]

I bought the thinnest lancets possible just to learn can't get anything unless its the highest setting for the device

[Anonymous]

Do it on the side of your finger, not on the main part.

[Paige90]

Do you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes?

[Asker]

I'm type 2.

[Paige90]

What's your A1C

[slatyb]

You'll get used to it pretty soon.