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Taking a test
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.
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