well, if it works for me then it will work for me 
and if it doesnāt it doesnāt. thus an experiment. i guess i just donāt see a reason not to try it 
is there a problem with the single use ones, or a reason not to use them?
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I think the single-use lancets are fine, and they do the lancing for you, which is nice.
The reason I donāt use them is because I do a million tests and Iād have to carry too many of them.
Also, with the other kind of lancets, you can do as many tests as you want with them (as long as they donāt bend). So you donāt have to worry about running out. You just re-use it!
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Of course use whatever works most conveniently for you. I commented only because in the beginning I thought I was supposed to use alcohol on the finger and a sterile lancet to avoid infection. That turned out not to be trueā¦ I donāt know what Eric does these days, but in the old days he invented this to make a lancet safe and convenient while running Lancing device for running - One ring to rule them all
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Yep, I still use it!
And one improvement I made is that I am now using a thicker gauge lancet to prevent them from bending!
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Why did I just get an image of Eric with an ice pick strapped to his arm.
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You are close!
I got 26 gauge. They are meant for pets.
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@bkh did someone say ice axe?! that i can do! 
finger stick, anyone?
(photo taken by T while ice climbing in banff 2019)
as long as thereās not a reason not to try them, i will give the single use ones a go and report back! worst case is it doesnāt work or isnāt strictly necessary: iāll find out how i like it once i try it. i think (know!) that @Eric, animal that he is 
, runs much longer durations than i do, so i donāt think i will need as many lancets per run as he does ā¦ but we shall find out! lancing done for me is good too, since i can be a bit of a weenie about committingā¦ still new at thisā¦also everyone around me will know when iām testing cause again iām not totally used to this yet and every stick is accompanied by a reflexive and very audible ā$&@%!!! ow!ā
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I hope thatās just an anticipation/mental reaction. I rarely feel pain from a lancet. The three tricks I use are (1) side of the finger, not on the fingerprint, (2) very shallow setting on the lancet device, and (3) really thin lancets - 33ga.
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i use pretty small ones, but yeah it actually does kinda hurt. the yelps are sincere 
. i will try aiming more at the side and shallower and see if that helps, thanks! i have a pretty high pain tolerance for ābig owiesā like breaks sprains etc, but am sort of a wimp on smaller owies. and my fingers seem pretty sensitive to pain compared to the rest of me 
thank you for the suggestions to reduce that!
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One thing to add to @bkhās list (which is very good by the way!), the pinkie and ring finger seem less sensitive to pain.
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Go really shallow. The blood doesnāt have to flow out all by itself, itās enough to make a little hole so that milking the finger with the other hand brings out a drop. Deep hurts.
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yes, yes it does 
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Rest and Recovery: 14 Days to Go
Sleep Hours: 7
8:00: screw DST. happy national jet lag day 
BG: 82, Lantus 7u
9:00: BG 108
9:30: BG 106, NovoLog 1u, black coffee, dilute juice (5g)
10:00: BG 127, NovoLog 1u
10:45: BG 100 and plunging, juice box (15g)
11:00: BG 97 and level, mini PB bar (9g)
11:30: BG 137
12:00: BG 160, NovoLog 2u, mini charcuterie board (20g)
1:15: BG 75, fruit snacks (10g), begin CanineConstitutional
1:30: BG 92, midwalk picnic! bagel thin sandwich (35g)
2:30: end CC, BG 90 level
3:00: BG 135, NovoLog 1u
4:00: BG 115, almonds carrots and cold cuts (20g)
4:45: BG 129, NovoLog 1u
5:30: BG 70, fruit snacks (10g)
7:15: BG 105, NovoLog 2u
7:30: whole wheat pesto pasta with white beans, spinach, and chicken (50g)
9:45: BG 180, 13u Lantus, 1u NovoLog, toast slice (20g)
11:00: BG 88, good night
DAILY TOTALS: 20u Lantus, 9u NovoLog, Carbs: 195
Notes: less violent swings altogether today so thatās nice. m says hi! she appreciates all of you lowering her workload.
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Hi @panda,
I want to mention something that might help you - not only with your race, but just for general health, well-being, metabolism, and BG management.
I apologize for bringing this up. I donāt want to get in your business.
But since Iām giving you workouts to help you achieve your best, I want to mention this too, because it is something that can be a factor. 
I know sometimes life gets in the way. But these 5 hour nights are detrimental in a lot of ways.
I would love to see an 8 or 9 for your hours every once-in-a-while!
Sorry for bringing this up.
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apology not accepted!!! thank you. i will tighten up my evening routine, since i canāt seem to stop waking up at the crack of dawn.
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i just got off the phone with my doctor: orders (assuming insurance doesnāt pick a fight) are in for humalog kwikpen jr and/or vials (this is insurance dependent, we shall see whats coveredā¦).
thank you all for putting me on the half unit/dilution track!!! also, i just want everyone to know, the doctor told me that 1) sheās never had anyone ask for half units before, and 2) she has never had an āelite athlete t1 patientā before, so i am printing off a badge right now that says ELITE ATHLETE and iām gonna pin it to myself and wear that label everywhere forever iām elite, yāall, the doctor said so! 
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who knew a 34:00/5k was all it took to hit elite status
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