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Hi everyone

Can I have a bit of basic advice about how often I should change the needle in my lancing device? I tend to change mine daily rather than on a test-by-test basis as this is more convenient.

My boss, who is also diabetic, never changes his needles until they wear out! :shock:

Some direction would be appreciated.

Thanks

Dave
 
The recommendation is to change it after every bg test, to be honest I just change mine once a day.
 
Many thanks for that. I'm assuming your fingers haven't dropped off or had terrible disease and pestilence as a result or you would not have been doing this. :lol:

I also think I'm going to need a sharps bin but am not sure how I dispose of them when they are full.
 
ursus262 said:
Many thanks for that. I'm assuming your fingers haven't dropped off or had terrible disease and pestilence as a result or you would not have been doing this. :lol:

I also think I'm going to need a sharps bin but am not sure how I dispose of them when they are full.
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No my fingers are fine even though I've been pricking them for the last 28 years. Ask your gp surgery if they'll take your sharps bin or contact your local council.
 
I use a new one each time I test, I use the fastclix drum which has 6 needles in 1 drum so when used I just press a button and next is ready, 1 drum last 1 and a bit days.
 
I only change mine once a week and sometimes when I forget to do so I use the same lancet for a lot longer. Never had a problem so far but I guess I should have a set routine so that the needle gets changed more regularly. It's not as though I don't have many, thinking that I would need to change them for every test I bought 3 X 100 of the things to keep me going.

I have to add that I scrupulously clean my hands before I test so I don't feel that infection is an issue.
 
I used to change the lancet every test but my GP told me there was need to , so I change it when I remember - goash aint Im bad :roll:
 
Maybe just changing over to a fresh one before going to bed, along with taking meds as part of the daily routine.

Incidentally, I use those tiny alcohol swabs to clean my fingertip before lancing. Saves lots of handwashing and it sterilises the surface of the skin.
 
I never reuse mine but then again I don't pay for mine but dont like the idea of using it again for hygiene reasons.
 
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