Lancing, or the process of drawing out blood, is one of the most important processes of blood glucose testing.  A lancet, in a medical sense, pertains to a pointed blade used to prick the skin in order to draw out a small amount of blood for testing.

Differences in the size of the tip of a lancet can result in a varying degree of pain. For a lancet that gives the least possible pain, try onetouch ultra soft lancets. The One Touch Ultra lancets thin-tipped needles guarantee gentle penetration, a very comforting thought to end-users of all ages, from the children to the old-aged.