What are Bayer Microlet Lancets?
Bayer Microlet Lancets are brightly coloured, single use lancets which can be used with some Microlet lancing devices. They’re perfect for those who need to test their blood sugar levels regularly, giving you an easy, gentle way to draw the drop of blood needed so you can test effectively.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a life-long condition which happens when your body is unable to create insulin effectively, or attacks the insulin that it does create. Insulin helps your body to manage your blood sugar, so when you have diabetes your blood sugar levels can become much higher. If you have diabetes, you may need to test your blood glucose levels regularly by yourself, so you and your doctor can form a plan which will help you to manage your diabetes effectively.
How will these lancets help me with blood sugar testing?
These Microlet lancets are coated with silicone, which makes them easy to use and gentler on your skin then it’s time to test your blood glucose levels. They make testing simple, and this box of 100 lancets is an affordable way to draw the drop of blood you need to test effectively.
Why are these lancets different colours?
Bayer Microlet Lancets come in 7 different colours, so you can colour code your lancets according to the time or day you want to use them. This will help you to keep track of your blood sugar testing. These colours included in this pack are:
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Purple
- Pink
How to use Bayer Microlet Lancets
Before using these lancets, wash and dry your hands thoroughly. Remove the microlet lancet from its packaging and insert into the lancing device, as recommended in the manufacturer’s instructions for your device. Hold the lancing device up to your finger and use as directed by manufacturer to draw a drop of blood from your fingertip, which can then be used for blood glucose testing.
Which lancing devices can I use these lancets with?
Bayer Microlet Lancets can be used with the Microlet 2 and the Microlet Next lancing devices. Do not attempt to use these lancets with other lancing devices, unless specifically advised otherwise by a medical professional.
How to store this product
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep in original packaging, do not use if expiry date printed on packaging has passed. Keep out of sight and reach of children. Dispose of used lancets safely, for example, with your local council’s sharps disposal service.
