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05-15-2012, 04:32 AM
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Re: Geoff: A question about meter problem
Hello, I have finally obtained a blood sample from Bailey! I did indeed lance by hand. However, whilst this is great (and it really is great as I have been struggling for weeks!) I tried tonight with no luck. Last night when I lanced by hand I got a rather large drop of blood and got the meter onto it, tonight, he probably felt like a pin cushion and I could only obtain much smaller samples. Not sure why or what I did differently! The lancets are softclix 28 gauge and I pushed it in all the way, not sure if I twisted it or not.
In any event I am going to keep down this path as he simply will not let me near his mouth to lance. Still, I got blood from his tail/body junction. Perhaps a larger lancet would be better (I hear it can be) however I cannot find any online in Australia, I will try a chemist but they mostly sell softclix or multiclix etc lancets.  Thanks for all your replies I feel I am making some progress! Geoff 
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#63
05-15-2012, 05:35 AM
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Re: Geoff: A question about meter problem
That's definitely progress! Congrats
Hope the chemist can order some for you if they don't have them.
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Patty and Ali 13.5yrs 47lbs diagnosed May '08 Ali earned her wings October 27, 2012, 4 months after diagnosis of a meningioma ~ Time is precious ~
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05-15-2012, 08:56 AM
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Re: Geoff: A question about meter problem
Hooray! You did it!
And no worries..you'll do it again! I'm surprised you haven't been able to find any larger lancets online. Is it possible to order from outside of Australia? The cost would probably be thru the roof tho. I hope the chemist can help you out! Good luck! Hugs!
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Shell and Hank (aka Mr. Pickypants) - now deceased (4/29/1999 - 12/4/2015) Cairn Terrier mix who was diagnosed 8/18/2011 and on .75 U Levemir 2Xday. Miss you little man!
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#65
05-15-2012, 06:26 PM
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Re: Geoff: A question about meter problem
Hello, thanks for the encouraging words! I have found home 23 Gauge lancets online in Australia, they are:
Gauge: 23G Depth: 1.8mm Blood Volume Range: 30μL – 75μL Not sure if they are deep enough and they are a device, not a separate lancet. I have attached a link below for thoughts comments. I did ask if they have any 26 gauge but they did not. http://www.medshop.com.au/unistik-3.html
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#66
05-15-2012, 06:31 PM
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Re: Geoff: A question about meter problem
Good luck Geoff, best move you can make, home testing.
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Tara in honor of Ruby. She was a courageous Boston Terrier who marched right on through diabetes, megaesophagus, and EPI until 14. Lucky for both of us we found each other. I'd do it all again girly.
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05-15-2012, 06:41 PM
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Re: Geoff: A question about meter problem
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Annie was an 18 pound Lhasa Apso that crossed the rainbow bridge on 10-5-17. She was nearly 17 years old and diabetic for 9½ years.
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05-15-2012, 09:15 PM
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Re: Geoff: A question about meter problem
OK, I have just ordered a box of 100 Unilet AT0455 needles which are 23G hand held lancets for $15 delivered. I hope this gauge it not too thick. I could not find 26, surely there cannot be a massive difference between 26 and 23 anyhow? I am no expert! Thanks,
Geoff
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05-15-2012, 09:40 PM
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