I use the side and rotate through all 8 fingers, omitting the thumbs.I find the tip hurts more so I always go on the side and I tend to use the finger all the time but I am not sure that is a good idea. I think I will start switching it up
I think wherever it's easiest for you - if lancing on the front gives a better bead of blood and isn't inordinately painful, go for it. I have a numb thumb that I use all the time - I sliced it badly many years ago & required eight or nine sutures to close the injury. It is now completely numb in that spot, and makes the ideal pricking location - gives up a good bead of blood & never hurts!My One Touch directions say to stick the needle on side of finger. I have always been using the front of finger because it easier to get blood. Does it effect results if I do it in front of my fingers instead of the side?
Maybe we should all try that. It certainly makes more sense than a lot of other invasive surgical practices.I think wherever it's easiest for you - if lancing on the front gives a better bead of blood and isn't inordinately painful, go for it. I have a numb thumb that I use all the time - I sliced it badly many years ago & required eight or nine sutures to close the injury. It is now completely numb in that spot, and makes the ideal pricking location - gives up a good bead of blood & never hurts!![]()