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Choose a spot on the side of a different
finger each time you test. Repeated
punctures in the same spot may cause
soreness and calluses.
Step 5: Get a Drop of Blood.
Helpful tips:
• To increase blood flow to your finger-
tips, massage the hand from the wrist
to the fingertip two or three times
without touching the puncture site.
• Hang your arm down at your side for
10 to 15 seconds before pricking
your finger.