Lancet Infection Poll
Mike S asked the perennial question on lancet re-use in the Insulin-pumpers forum. I thought a more specific question in a wider forum might help those who worry about infection from re-using lancets.
Anyone who has ever re-used a lancet is welcome to respond. My own answer is No.
Q. Have you ever had an infected finger or alternate test site which was stated by your doctor to be caused by lancet re-use?
A: Yes or No. If yes, please give details.
Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Holger Schmeken on -
No but I change my lancet every morning with the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix.
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Permalink Reply by barbraann on -
Never infected and always reuse; over and over and over and............
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Permalink Reply by jm on -
no infections and i never change the lancet...for about 24 years now...i just wait until i get a new pricker
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Permalink Reply by Brian Wittman on -
I have never had an infection. I change my lancets semi-occasionally.
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Permalink Reply by Annabella on -
No infections & I use the lancet for a few weeks until I think it's hard to get a sample. In 50 years I've only ever had 1 infection from shots, years & years ago.
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Permalink Reply by kphil06 on -
it's so gross to think about, but no infection! I did get a nail bed infection from biting my nails once, though! I cut out that habit pretty quick!
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Permalink Reply by Phill Dill on
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My answer is No too.
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Permalink Reply by Alan S on -
Q. Have you ever had an infected finger or alternate test site which was stated by your doctor to be caused by lancet re-use?
Progress Count:
Yes: 0
No: 41I think the question is resolved in the negative :)
I may repeat the poll next St Swithun's Day
Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on -
Except that I don't know what St. Swithun's Day is, except that you say it's July 15. The Ides of July?
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