Easing the Pain

In my last post, I discussed how our children sometimes endure finger sticks to check their sugars up to nearly 3,500 times a year. That is alot, huh? Don't you hate seeing those black dots on their fingers? I know I sure do! Recently, though I switched over to a new lancet device, and while it took some time for me to get used to, I love it! We just switched to the Accu-Chek MultiClix device.

I wanted to share our experience with you for several reasons:
1. This device's "claim to fame" is that it is least painful; and my son says that is true!
2. I often have to do finger sticks in the most awkward of places, and the drum loaded lancets make it much easier to do them.
3. And, equally important my insurance company covered them!

The MultiClix device still has to be loaded with lancets, but instead only every six finger sticks! The lancets are stored in a plastic "drum" with six lancets being in each drum. You simply turn the top to load up the next lancet you need. It still has the depth settings and uses the same pull back method to prick the finger.

And, don't worry if you don't use other Accu-Chek supplies such as meters, etc. All that has to match up are the lancets and the device. For example, I use One Touch/LifeScan strips and meter, but with the MultiClix lancet device.

If you are interesting in checking it out for yourself, first you can always check with your child's diabetes doctor because they often have samples in the office so you can put your hands on it and test it out first. If you decide you'd like to try to get one for yourself, simply phone your local Moye's Pharmacy and ask a staff member to request a prescription from your diabetes doctor on your behalf. Once the prescription is received, we can try to bill your insurance for you and see if the lancets and/or device is on your plan. Another option is to call the customer service number on your insurance card as well to ask them about which devices and lancets are covered on your plan.

I'd love to hear from you! Share with us which device you use and your experiences with it! You never know who might read your comment and benefit from it!