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4. Adjust the depth setting
The lancing device has
seven puncture depth
settings, numbered 1
through 7. Smaller numbers
are for a shallower puncture
and the larger numbers
are for a deeper puncture.
Shallower punctures work
for children and most
adults. Deeper punctures work well for people with thick or
callused skin. Turn the depth wheel to choose the setting.
NOTE: A shallower fingertip puncture may be less painful.
Try a shallower setting first and increase the depth until
you find the one deep enough to get a blood sample of
the proper size.
5. Cock the lancing device
Slide the cocking control
back until it clicks. If it does
not click, it may already
have been cocked when you
inserted the lancet.
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