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All Dr. Christopher Jacobs’ friend wanted a lancing device that didn’t cause pain. And after hearing the longtime type 1 diabetic lament the discomfort he felt from the many finger pricks required to test his blood glucose levels, Jacobs was intrigued by the challenge.