OneTouch Ultra Soft Lancets® for Gentle Blood Glucose Testing

What OneTouch Ultra Soft Lancets® Are and How They Work

OneTouch Ultra Soft Lancets® are sterile, single-use lancets for capillary blood sampling. They are commonly 28-gauge to balance comfort and reliable blood flow, and they work with the OneTouch UltraSoft lancing device. Many standard lancing devices that accept round-shaft lancets are also compatible. These lancets help users perform routine fingerstick checks for diabetes self-monitoring.

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Dosage and Usage

Use as directed by your lancing device instructions. Replace the lancet after each use to maintain sharpness and reduce infection risk.

• Wash and dry your hands.
• Insert a new OneTouch Ultra Soft Lancet® into your lancing device. Twist off the protective cap and recap the device.
• Set the depth. Start low and adjust for a small but adequate blood drop.
• Cock the device. Choose the side of the fingertip for greater comfort.
• Press the device to the site and release the trigger.
• Apply the blood drop to the test strip per your meter’s directions.
• Remove the lancet and discard it safely in a sharps container.

If a routine check is missed, resume the normal schedule at the next planned time.

Storage and travel

• Store at room temperature (15–30°C). Keep dry and avoid humidity.
• Keep in the original container with the cap closed.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• When traveling, pack extra lancets and a travel-size sharps container in carry-on luggage.

Benefits and Savings

These lancets are designed for gentle, consistent sampling. A 28-gauge needle offers dependable capillary flow for glucose testing while aiming to reduce fingertip soreness. Single-use design supports hygiene and performance. The lancets are simple to load, and depth settings on the lancing device help personalize comfort.

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Side Effects and Safety

• Mild pain or tenderness at the puncture site.
• Small bruise at the site.
• Skin irritation.
• Bleeding that lasts longer than expected.
• Infection signs such as warmth, redness, swelling, or discharge; seek medical care if these occur.

Use each lancet once. Do not share lancing devices or lancets. Dispose of used lancets in a puncture-resistant sharps container. Follow local rules for sharps disposal.

Onset Time

Sampling is immediate. A blood drop is usually obtained in seconds, depending on the site, lancing depth, and skin thickness. Adjust settings on the device to find a depth that is comfortable yet produces a sufficient drop.

Compare With Alternatives

Several lancet systems aim to improve comfort and convenience. Choice depends on gauge, device design, and personal preference.

Accu-Chek Softclix-style lancets. These lancets pair with Softclix devices that focus on controlled penetration and fine adjustments. If you prefer that system, consider Accu Chek® Softclix Lancets.

Accu-Chek FastClix drum system. This device uses a preloaded drum with multiple lancets, which reduces handling of individual needles. It can be convenient for frequent testing. See Accu Chek® Fastclix Lancets for that format.

Gauge comparison. Some lancets in other systems are 30–33 gauge and may feel gentler, but very fine gauges can yield smaller drops. OneTouch Ultra Soft Lancets® at 28 gauge offer a balanced option for many users. The best choice depends on fingertip sensitivity, calluses, and meter strip size.

Combination Therapy

Lancets are part of a monitoring routine, not a treatment. They work with your glucose meter, compatible test strips, and control solution as needed. Alcohol swabs and a sharps container support clean technique and safe disposal. Users who also take diabetes medications, including insulin or GLP-1 therapies, should follow their care plan for testing frequency.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

These lancets suit most adults and adolescents who perform fingerstick glucose checks. Fingertips often provide the most reliable capillary sample. Those with very sensitive skin may prefer higher-gauge lancets or different devices. Always follow the directions for your lancing device and glucose meter.

Practical ways to save and stay prepared:

• Choose a multi-month supply to reduce per-month cost and shipping fees.
• Turn on reorder reminders in your account so you never run out.
• Rotate fingers and use the sides of fingertips to reduce soreness and preserve skin.
• Match lancet gauge and device depth to produce a small, consistent drop and avoid wasted strips.

For broader diabetes care information, explore our condition pages on Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus Blood Sugar Monitoring. If you use GLP-1 therapy, you may find our guide, Mounjaro Dosage Beginners Guide To Dosing, helpful for general education.

Authoritative Sources

Learn more from the manufacturer on the OneTouch UltraSoft Lancets product page. For safe disposal guidance, see FDA Safe Sharps Disposal and Health Canada: Safe Disposal of Sharps.

Order from YouDrugstore for licensed Canadian service, careful packing, and support from our team. We ship to the US with prompt, express, cold-chain shipping as needed.

This information is educational and not a substitute for professional advice. Always follow your meter and lancing device instructions and guidance from your healthcare provider.