Genteel Lancing Device, Pain-Free Alternate-Site Blood Sampling Solution

I was recently diagnosed with Diabetes. I was given one option and one option only in what device I could use to help monitor my blood sugar. I spent weeks back and forth with both my doctor and my health insurance to put me on a new device but it was all for not. The lance I was using before was very much broken, even though I didn't know it was, and I was forced to poke myself over a hundred times a day. Quick reference, I have very sensitive skin and poking my fingertips causes issues so I poke my arm instead. After much complaining to my doctor they just suggested I test myself once or twice a week which I took as them just wanting me off their back so I stopped testing all together. My blood sugar was within normal range to slightly high so it wasn't that big of a deal. Then comes a new medication that boosts my blood sugar to dangerous numbers. I wasn't feeling right one day and decided to check my blood sugar, 422. I about had a heart attack. I started walking more than once a day, started eating much healthier than what I was and started testing my blood several times a day. By the second day I was just tired of all the poking and my arm was hurting and fatigued. I had to find a better way so I bought a new monitor and lance. Neither are covered by insurance but at this point I was desperate. Got the new monitor in Contour Next One. I wanted this monitor because it can test without the need of a lot of blood. Used the lance it came with and realized my old lance was broken. My old lance had an adjustable position system for the lancet to move up or down depending on the distance the tester needed to draw blood but mine didn't seem to work. The new lance did and I quickly found that sometimes the lance still hurt. Queue taking a giant leap in purchasing this lance. I hated the price, I mean I changed my mind so many times that it felt like I was breaking the Amazon website by how often I was adding and then deleting this lance from my cart. Finally I just shut my eyes turned away while I blindly ordered this lance. The day I opened this product I was intimidated by how well made it is. I expected something so cheap and fragile, like all the other lances I've seen. Because of its design I contributed that to how awful it'll be to use. I didn't feel a thing and it drew enough blood to test twice over. Sure it took a little trial and error to get the end size to draw that much blood but not a single time did it hurt. To be honest, until I lifted the lance I didn't think it worked at all until I saw that beautiful red dot on my arm begging to be scooped up by my test strip. I love this lance and am still surprised by how much it doesn't hurt. Yes it costs a lot for just a lance but I'm convinced it was a worthwhile investment into my journey with diabetes. If you read this far then thank you and if you are on the fence on this purchase like I was, take the leap it's so worth it. Also, if you were thinking of buying this for a child just know it comes with stickers for them to make the lance their own which is such a great idea in my opinion. Did I mention this lance doesn't hurt, just a reminder for those thinking of buying this for a child. No pain!

I love this lancing device! I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and even if I only use it for a few months it was worth every penny! I am very picky and I always test four times per day to ensure I am within range. I used the lancer my meeter came with for about two weeks before I realised that my fingers were going to get very sore. I could tell which finger I pricked sometimes hours after. I did some research and chose the Genteel. I almost didn't because of the price but I am glad I did. It takes a little practice to get used to it but once I learned what color tip to use, how to hold my finger over the button and release it so the blood didn't smear, it is down right amazing. It pricks so fast I don't feel any pain like I did with the lancer my meeter came with. I can't tell which finger was pricked. I read that some people did not like the sound it makes. It really is not that bad! I don't even notice the sound anymore. If it really bothers you try using it without the lance to get used to the sound. If you don't try it because it sounds scary you are missing out! I also read that some people didn't like waiting up to eight seconds for the blood to pool. Eight seconds is nothing compared to fingers that are throbbing! This is espically true now that it's cold out and hands are dry and chapped. Yes, the lancer my meeter came with caused the blood to just be there but it was way too much! My finger would sting when I wiped it off. I will gladly wait eight seconds. It goes by fast and it never really takes mine that long. I like the stickers even though I am an adult! I wouldn't even comment on them except that I think they might help kids who rely on testing to ease some fear. I couldn't help it and I put the unicorn on, however, I was tempted to put the dinosaur scene sticker on. There is a also one with butterfly's and flowers that I could see an adult using. Kids for sure will like them. The stickers are made of a plastic type material and so far has not bent, curled, or worn. I wipe it down with alchole once every few days so I think it's safe to say it's staying put. I like the case it case it came with and the extra Velcro for your meeter. I took one of my used strips tubes and using the Velcro made a small travel "sharps" container. The case fits my meeter, the genteel lancer, the two strips tubes, my meeter book, lances, a pen and alcohol swabs in a fairly compact space. The company has great customer service. I had the device for about a month and it slowly started to not engage. Every time I tried to push the plunger down it wouldn't stay. I emailed the company, got an immediate reply, they helped me troubleshoot the problem, and sent me a new part. The few days I had to use my old device again reminded me just how much I love the Genteel lancer! I highly recommend this product! I also recommend going on YouTube and watching the tutorials for how to use it. I would buy the Genteel lancer again.

For a little gadget, I think this is very overpriced. However, if I have to be honest, the lancing device is not bad. Despite being equipped with a larger needle, it is less anxiety, and less painful if used on AST. The directions say that you can use it in your fingers as well, but I would not recommend doing it. I tried on my finger and it hurt way more than a regular finger prick lancet. So just use it for AST only, and if you want to prick your finger, use a normal lancet device instead. For more accurate reading you will need a good glucose meter designed to read blood drawn from AST. Your normal glucose meter can still read it but the reading will be around 30-40 points off. When using a glucose meter designed for AST the reading would be very close to the finger prick' s reading.

My dog was diagnosed with Cushing disease which likely brought on diabetes so my vet gave me materials to draw blood and test glucose levels. I was shown how to prick the inside of the ear with an individual needle and use a drop of blood in a glucose monitor for this process. I struggled and struggled to get enough blood so finally I went online and began searching for another method. I found the Blue Genteel Lancet and it looked good so I purchased it. Let me tell you it was a miracle. The company says that it makes drawing blood painless and it DOES! I tried the lancet on 4 different parts of my body and it is painless! I selected a small part of the dog's hip, trimmed the hair so a seal could be made. You hold the Lancet like a pen, put the rubber tip against the skin and trigger the mechanism, holding it firmly against the skin until a drop of blood big enough to activate the glucose monitor is obtained. Then you release the vacuum, insert the strip into the blood to activate the glucose monitor. It is so simple to use and my dog went from shaking violently to just laying on her side with no shaking. I know this lancet is expensive but it is worth every penny. My dog used to run away from me when I was going to prick her ear. She totally stressed out each time I picked her up in anticipation of the ear pricking process. I have never felt so inadequate at any level of care for my dog, including whelping, as I was while trying to measure her blood sugar. This lancet brought me relief and made the blood sugar testing an easy process. I recommend it to any pet owner.. You will be grateful to have an instrument that is easy to use and effective. Amazon, it would be helpful to have this item show with the group of lancets shown initially. I looked for a while until I came across it. It truly is a GREAT instrument.

It’s not worth the name “Genteel.” Not gentle at all, seriously. The first two rubber caps barely pierced my finger and third one hurt my finger still not enough drop of blood so I had to stroke from the baseline of my finger to the tip and squeeze and at times I had to prick again on a different site of the same finger or on a different finger. Those repeated stockings left quite ugly dark scars to the point where I thought I could not let the level of skin injuries continue. Another thing that bothers me is unlike other brands you have to grab the used lancet with your fingers and pull out of the device which I think is not only inconvenient but also not advisable because the blood-coated tip of the test strip might possibly have been contaminated. And finally when the release button is pressed the spring generates quite a loud noise with some vibration. Again not gentle at all. Been using this device a little over 2 months and the spring seems to be getting rougher when released. Unfortunately it is unreturnable as I missed the time. I would not recommend this device.

I literally just received the Genteel about 15 minutes ago and I am so floored I had to write a quick review. I flinch. I have flinched for finger prick testing for 45+ years be it in a physicians office or in any context. I HATE finger prick testing... UNTIL Genteel. I'm not going to lie... I just stuck myself successfully 4 times (3 on finger(s), one on palm). Probably took 10 attempts to get the depth right between the two (finger was default blue, palm was green). I am not exaggerating at all in saying that there was NO pain whatsoever. Yes, I flinched the first couple times, and getting the button press position right is a little jockeying so I don't block the plunger but I am completely and absolutely floored. I am testing using a blood glucose strip and a ketone strip and I was able to easily pull enough blood to do both tests. Extremely highly recommend this to anyone that needs to use a lancet. CRAZY effective! I still can't believe that there was absolutely no pain. Build quality seems great, packaging seems great. Hope durability is long but even with any consumables the fact of knowing that I would not have to flinch again is easily worth the expense of the device. I have probably 5-6 other devices that I have used over the years but this is such a radically different experience that I am throwing out the other devices (save one for a backup).

Great product, painless as advertised.

First of all, I am neither diabetic not pre-diabetic and don't need need to check my glucose blood level. Nevertheless, I've always wondered about what my levels are and hoped to get a better insight about my body and metabolism. I have an extreme fear of needles, so pricking myself is the last thing I want to do. However, I can say that this device is truly painless! I use the yellow contact tip, which is the second shallowest. Blue (the shallowest) works for me too, but only on specific (very raised) areas. If the skin is too cushioned, this lancing device won't pierce it unless a different contact tip is used. The yellow insert is more versatile for me. It still takes me a couple of tries to draw blood. I move the device around my palm, but it's not difficult. If I chose a different contact tip, I could probably draw blood easier, but I'm scared to try because the yellow tip works well enough for me and there isn't really a reason for me to risk a deeper prick than I have to. With the yellow tip, I always prepare myself to feel some pain, but I never do. This is truly remarkable. I do have experience with another lancing device, having tested myself for COVID antibodies, and it was a painful experience. The drawing experience with the Genteel Plus lancing device is the opposite, and so simple. Put it on your skin, press a button, and don't let go for a few seconds (until you a small, but visible drop of blood appears), then let go and pull away gently. You will only feel a little bit of pressure, maybe a small tick, not even a pinch. It's hard to explain that tiny sensation. The blood drop is just big enough for the test strip, and this to me indicates optimal draw. Frankly, I'm amazed that this actually works. It takes a little practice but for me to know how my body is doing I think is worth it.

No hace daño, hay que adecuar la boquilla al lugar donde se utilice, es una firma de evitar los continuos pinchazos en los dedos, lo he utilizado en la palma de la mano y antebrazo, perfecto

Pungidito fenomenale! Innanzitutto se utilizzato con le lancette in dotazione è praticamente indolore (e io sono particolarmente sensibile). Permette di prelevare facilmente gocce perfette da siti alternativi senza dover premere, cosa che potrebbe falsare il risultato. Appena ricevuto è fondamentale leggere bene le istruzioni (c’è anche un pratico video su YouTube) perché non funziona come i normali Pungidito a cui potreste essere abituati. Lo consiglio assolutamente

Was dubious at spending the money on this BUT it is honestly a brilliant item! Diabetic for over 20 and finally a pain free way to get blood for testing! The ability to move test sites is a life saver (my fingertips are very grateful!). I’ve been using it for a few days now and have no complaints at all. Delivery arrived earlier than expected, and the item comes with all information and kit you will need including a pouch to hold your meter, strips, needles and the device. A lovely touch is the addition of a sticker booklet which will be great if ordered for children.

This works in a very different way from other lancing devices (when you get it you are pointed to a video that explains how to use it). Instead of pricking a finger, you can puse this on your palm or another suitable part of your body, and with a bit of practice and the right cap get a perfectly sized drop of blood almost every time. You really do need to follow the instructions carefully until you get the hang of it. Good points - it is well built, seems reliable and feels of very high quality, it comes in a variety of colours plus some customisation stickers, it works with standard lancets (some Genteel ones are supplied) and it also comes with a case to fit the device plus your test meter and test strips. Bad points - it is really very expensive (but you may be able to claim VAT back on it if you have a chronic illness such as diabetes) and it is quite large. Overall, if you have to test yourself a lot I feel that this is an excellent investment and it certainly does save a lot of wear and tear on your fingers.

Great product and very easy to use . I use this on my diabetic dog with no distress to her .