"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>I looked this up since I got such a nasty reply when I told sf that it was
>not necessary for her husband to change the lancet with each test. Unless
>of course he was testing someone else. So... Here are some links that
>prove that it is not necessary.
>
> http://integrateddiabetes.com/Articl...s%20health.pdf
>
> http://diabeteshealth.com/read/2005/...nging-lancets/
>
> http://www.sharecare.com/health/diab...replace-lancet
>
> http://www.diabetesabc-uk.com/how-of...ancet-t91.html
>
> There are plenty of other links but you get the picture.

A lot of people do when first starting out then they realize it's not at all
necessary unless testing someone else. I change mine when it begins to dull,
usually every 7 or 8 months, but if someone wants to change everytime they
test, no biggie. Certainly up to the individual.

Cheri