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Old lancet pricked finger

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Markomit

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Type of diabetes
Prediabetes
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Diet only
Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knew about the safety of an old lancet pricking a finger? I recently was clearing under my bed and grabbed a small pile of rubbish, inside was an old used lancet (my own use) which could have been there for months. I drew a tiny bit of blood when I squeezed my finger to see if it had punctured, and I washed it well with soap. Does anyone know if this poses an issue at all?

Thanks.
 
As a retired nurse, we were advised to squeeze a needle stick and make it bleed and wash in soap and water. So you’ve done that. It’s your own needle so you have no risk of transmitted diseases.
 
Hugging my Multiclix lancing device as I write this.
 
@Markomit - I'd think you're more likely to have bruised yourself a little grasping the old lancet and puncturing the skin, rather than pick up an infection.
 
DCUKMod said:
@Markomit - I'd think you're more likely to have bruised yourself a little grasping the old lancet and puncturing the skin, rather than pick up an infection.
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Exactly, I change it when I feel it. I use accu-check soft clix (can be purchased separately) which is really the most soft lancet.
 
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