Genteel Plus – No Prick Pain Vacuum Lancing Device for Diabetes Testing – Blood Sugar, Glucose, Ketone, and DNA Home Tests (Butterfly Blue)
$97.00
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Customers find this glucose meter to be a lifesaver, particularly for diabetics and their pets, and appreciate that it takes the pain out of finger sticks. Moreover, the device works well with various meters and test strips, and customers find it easy to use, with one mentioning it’s especially helpful for those with arthritis. However, the blood flow aspect receives mixed feedback – while some say it pulls enough blood, others report not getting enough. Additionally, opinions on value for money are divided, with some finding it well worth the cost while others consider it expensive.
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Genteel Plus – No Prick Pain Vacuum Lancing Device for Diabetes Testing – Blood Sugar, Glucose, Ketone, and DNA Home Tests (Butterfly Blue)
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AmazonCustomer –
This is a God send for my dog and me!
I am so glad I took the chance and bought this! I was not sure if it would work the same on animals, since it was designed for humans, but it most definitely appears to allow pain-free testing on my dog. I have a diabetic, 11 pound Maltese dog that was fighting me tooth and nail when it came time to do testing. Just like in humans, it is vital to test a dog’s fasting blood sugar before giving insulin and I also conduct weekly or bi-weekly blood glucose curves on him to determine if he is getting the appropriate insulin dose and that requires testing every 2 hours for a 12-24 hour period. I felt awful every single time I would test him because I knew I was hurting him. As soon as I would take out the meter or lancet, he would start planning his getaway and would growl and cry and fight me all the way. I was frustrated and feeling defeated every day. Thankfully, I heard about the Genteel through an online support group for diabetic dogs, and after watching a couple videos of how it works, I decided to give it a try. If it would allow me to test my dog’s blood sugar without causing him pain, then it would be worth every penny. Well, I am happy to report that since the day I received my Genteel, my dog has not cried or growled at me one single time. He is now oblivious to the fact that he is even being tested and has even been successfully tested several times in his sleep, without it even waking him.For those interested in using this on your dog, I will provide some pointers and advice. I cannot tell you how wonderful it feels to be able to test my pup without feeling like I am hurting him. I know several other canine moms that use the Genteel on their pup and they are also just as pleased with the Genteel.How I use Genteel to test my dog:I use the base of my dog’s tail to test because he does not feel it at all and I can actually test him while he sleeps or just rests and he has no idea I am even doing it. I get everything together ahead of time and sit him next to me on the couch and give him either a chew toy to play with or just rub his back. Meanwhile, I am prepping and testing and he is none the wiser because he cannot see what I’m doing. I shave a small spot at the base of his tail, (as indicated in the photo) then I warm the area by placing a sock filled with rice that has been microwaved for 25-30 seconds and applied to his tail for 15-20 seconds to warm the area and make it easier to get blood. I had just tested when I took the photo, that is why his skin is dark pink, because it is still warm and he has sensitive skin. Once the skin is warmed, I put a thin layer of Vaseline on the area to keep the blood from spreading into any remaining fur, then I place the Genteel on the base of the tail, holding in place for 3-5 seconds, then I depress the button and continue to hold the Genteel in place for an additional 3-5 seconds so the blood forms a nice size drop, then I remove my finger from the button, and then I remove the Genteel from the base of his tail. I am then left with a nice blood drop for testing.Tips:Make sure your finger is covering the hole in the button as this is what creates the suction that pulls the blood up to the surface.Do not remove your finger off the hole until after you have depressed the button and waited 3-5 seconds for the blood drop to form. Once you release your finger from the hole, the back of the plunger will come out even further so make sure there is nothing blocking it or you might mess up your perfect blood drop. Carefully remove the Genteel once you release your finger from the hole on the button.Animal skin is way thicker than human’s skin, so if you are using a thick skin area like the base of the tail, make sure you are using a lower gauge lancet, such as a 21g or 23g, or you will have great difficulty getting blood, no matter what type of lancing device you use.When testing at the base of the tail, the purple tip works best for me and for several friends of mine who have diabetic dogs and use the Genteel to test the base of the tail. When testing in other areas, a different color may work but most find the purple tip is best for testing this area.Make sure the area you are going to test is shaved well, otherwise the blood will disburse into the surrounding fur.Warming the test area for 15-30 seconds with a warmed rice sock or heating pad can make a huge difference in the amount of blood that forms in the drop. This is true whether using a conventional lancing device, holding the lancet in your fingers, or using the Genteel. The warmth allows the blood to flow more freely and warms the capillaries so they release blood more easily.Applying a very thin layer of Vaseline to the test site after you warm it and before you test, can help the blood form into a drop, instead of disbursing into the fur, when the area is not shaved completely.If you are testing the base of the tail, try to keep your dog from looking back to see what you’re doing, especially if they are accustomed to feeling pain from testing before you purchased the Genteel. Even though the Genteel will create a more pain-free testing experience, if the pup sees what you are going, we might react and try to pull away because he associates the process with previous pain. Since I’ve started using the Genteel, I have tested my dog several times while he was asleep and he has had no idea I was even testing him. For me, that is a testimony to the fact that he is not experiencing any pain with the Genteel.I am so glad I gave the Genteel a try, I hated seeing the hurt and frustration in my pups eyes as he looked at me as if to say, “Mommy, why are you hurting me every day?” Before using Genteel, he would wrap his arms around my neck and try to get away as I was testing him, fighting me the whole way and crying and growling. I felt like the biggest monster but I had to do it because I cannot give insulin blindly to my dog and just hope his blood sugar is high enough for his insulin dose. As a responsible pet parent, I realize the importance of testing his fasting blood glucose every time, before I give his next insulin dose. This way, if his numbers are low, I can allow the food more time to work and raise his blood glucose to a safe level, before giving his next shot.I found out about the Genteel through a wonderful support group on Facebook called Canine Diabetes Support and Information. If you are the parent of a diabetic dog, please feel free to join us. We are a group of 6k+ who are all going through the same struggles…trying to do the best thing and provide the best care for our diabetic pups and we support each other immensely.
Nersciple –
Exactly what I needed. Very kid friendly.
I was recently diagnosed with Diabetes. I was given one option and one option only in what device I could use to help monitor my blood sugar. I spent weeks back and forth with both my doctor and my health insurance to put me on a new device but it was all for not. The lance I was using before was very much broken, even though I didn’t know it was, and I was forced to poke myself over a hundred times a day. Quick reference, I have very sensitive skin and poking my fingertips causes issues so I poke my arm instead. After much complaining to my doctor they just suggested I test myself once or twice a week which I took as them just wanting me off their back so I stopped testing all together. My blood sugar was within normal range to slightly high so it wasn’t that big of a deal.Then comes a new medication that boosts my blood sugar to dangerous numbers. I wasn’t feeling right one day and decided to check my blood sugar, 422. I about had a heart attack. I started walking more than once a day, started eating much healthier than what I was and started testing my blood several times a day. By the second day I was just tired of all the poking and my arm was hurting and fatigued. I had to find a better way so I bought a new monitor and lance. Neither are covered by insurance but at this point I was desperate. Got the new monitor in Contour Next One. I wanted this monitor because it can test without the need of a lot of blood. Used the lance it came with and realized my old lance was broken. My old lance had an adjustable position system for the lancet to move up or down depending on the distance the tester needed to draw blood but mine didn’t seem to work. The new lance did and I quickly found that sometimes the lance still hurt.Queue taking a giant leap in purchasing this lance. I hated the price, I mean I changed my mind so many times that it felt like I was breaking the Amazon website by how often I was adding and then deleting this lance from my cart. Finally I just shut my eyes turned away while I blindly ordered this lance. The day I opened this product I was intimidated by how well made it is. I expected something so cheap and fragile, like all the other lances I’ve seen. Because of its design I contributed that to how awful it’ll be to use. I didn’t feel a thing and it drew enough blood to test twice over. Sure it took a little trial and error to get the end size to draw that much blood but not a single time did it hurt. To be honest, until I lifted the lance I didn’t think it worked at all until I saw that beautiful red dot on my arm begging to be scooped up by my test strip.I love this lance and am still surprised by how much it doesn’t hurt. Yes it costs a lot for just a lance but I’m convinced it was a worthwhile investment into my journey with diabetes. If you read this far then thank you and if you are on the fence on this purchase like I was, take the leap it’s so worth it. Also, if you were thinking of buying this for a child just know it comes with stickers for them to make the lance their own which is such a great idea in my opinion. Did I mention this lance doesn’t hurt, just a reminder for those thinking of buying this for a child. No pain!
Inma bautista losa –
No hace daño, hay que adecuar la boquilla al lugar donde se utilice, es una firma de evitar los continuos pinchazos en los dedos, lo he utilizado en la palma de la mano y antebrazo, perfecto
Sonia R. –
Pungidito fenomenale! Innanzitutto se utilizzato con le lancette in dotazione è praticamente indolore (e io sono particolarmente sensibile). Permette di prelevare facilmente gocce perfette da siti alternativi senza dover premere, cosa che potrebbe falsare il risultato. Appena ricevuto è fondamentale leggere bene le istruzioni (c’è anche un pratico video su YouTube) perché non funziona come i normali Pungidito a cui potreste essere abituati. Lo consiglio assolutamente
Dirty South –
The product pictures clearly show a carrying case, storage clip, and lancets with the Genteel. You will NOT get any of those when you order it, but still pay $129. If you order it from their original site you will get everything and even another free Genteel with your purchase for $129. Huge rip off here…
Giuseppe –
Prodotto fantastico, utilizzo su una bimba di 6 anni, dopo i primi dubbi si è decisa a provarlo, É totalmente indolore, utile per “risparmiare i polpastrelli”.Lato negativo:il prezzo è decisamente troppo alta.Positivo: servizio Amazon impeccabile.
Michelle OBrien –
Was dubious at spending the money on this BUT it is honestly a brilliant item!Diabetic for over 20 and finally a pain free way to get blood for testing! The ability to move test sites is a life saver (my fingertips are very grateful!).I’ve been using it for a few days now and have no complaints at all.Delivery arrived earlier than expected, and the item comes with all information and kit you will need including a pouch to hold your meter, strips, needles and the device.A lovely touch is the addition of a sticker booklet which will be great if ordered for children.