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should you reuse pen needles

We should also be able to discuss diabetes management without things getting personal. We are not all perfect and if some people deviate from the strict NHS stance that does not necessarily mean it's being advocated or promoted. I read so many posts on this forum that I don't agree with but that's just forums
Perhaps we should knock this one on the head and meet up in Thommos bar for a beer or two ??
 

One thing I learned regarding the debate on this subject matter is to grow a thicker skin...!
 
I thought beer is awful for BG?
 
Jaylee said:
Tell me more.... Is this like the "Matrix"..? Tinternet always confuses me..
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There is a long thread started by Thommothebear where forum members can pop in for zero carb food, drinks and entertainment !
 
mo1905 said:
There is a long thread started by Thommothebear where forum members can pop in for zero carb food, drinks and entertainment !
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Wow.. Sounds interesting... So I don't need to build an avatar to attend that makes me look like a reject from lord of the rings then...?
 
That's the thing nothing on here should be made personal, and having a different point of view is normally harmless, however in this case even oh ugh it's not personal encouraging dangerous practices shouldn't be allowed, I am far from perfect but not changing needles and injecting through clothing is way over the line in my personal opinion


Type 2 diagnosed 24/01/2013.
Novomix 30, Victoza, Simvistatin.
 
But it's not being encouraged. It's just people discussing how they manage their own condition. A couple of posts back, I suggested a beer, that's not me telling all forum members they should start drinking alcohol ! If somebody posts that we should all re-use needles for days on end, that's dangerous and wrong. However, if a forum member admits that they don't always follow strict NHS guidelines, we shouldn't hammer them ! That is not supportive and drives people away.

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Fair comment and I agree with you on this but earlier on in the thread it was mentioned about reusing needles to save the NHS money


Type 2 diagnosed 24/01/2013.
Novomix 30, Victoza, Simvistatin.
 
Crimsonclient said:
Fair comment and I agree with you on this but earlier on in the thread it was mentioned about reusing needles to save the NHS money


Type 2 diagnosed 24/01/2013.
Novomix 30, Victoza, Simvistatin.
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Is that the comment by Daibell ? I can see that but it's still not promoting or encouraging it. The quote was " Cost to the NHS is staggering and I feel this is my way of doing my bit" or similar ? I just think we should be able to discuss or even disagree without getting personal ( not that your were Crimson ). What a boring place this would be if all we ever did was agree with each other !

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I agree about not always agreeing that's how a democracy works lol, and I will have a beer down thommos as well


Type 2 diagnosed 24/01/2013.
Novomix 30, Victoza, Simvistatin.
 
Crimsonclient said:
.... but not changing needles and injecting through clothing is way over the line in my personal opinion
Type 2 diagnosed 24/01/2013.
Novomix 30, Victoza, Simvistatin.
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I agree, I too need to have thicker skin. Words matter. What was heard or interpreted is more important than what was said especially on a forum. Making a strong disagreeing statement such as ".... but not changing needles and injecting through clothing is way over the line in my personal opinion." by qualifying it with IMPO makes it about your belief and is not a personal attach about another opposing belief.



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Dear Elizabeth, you should never reuse needles because the insulin that remains in the needle turns to crystals and prevents a full dose being given. That is what my Specialist told me.
 
AnnaCollis said:
Dear Elizabeth, you should never reuse needles because the insulin that remains in the needle turns to crystals and prevents a full dose being given. That is what my Specialist told me.
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Or you can do an "air shot" before and after each injection to prevent the insulin deteriorating in the needle and make sure only fresh insulin is injected.

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My DNS advised me to always have a 2unit air shot to ensure that insulin was being sent down the needle. Seems sensible to me too.



Late onset T1, several auto immune issues.
Humalogmix25 twice a day, Methotrexate 25mg once per week, FolicAcid 5mg once per week, prednisolone 5mg daily, Allopurinol 300mg, Calcichew-D3 800iu, Levothyroxine 50mcg, Atenolol 50mg, Losarten 100mg, Aspirin 75mg, Nicorandil 20mg, Nitrolingual GTN spray, Metformin 2000mg, Allimemazine 10mg, Lanzoprazole 30mg, Atorvastatin 20mg, Co Codamol 8/500mg, Depo Medrone (Methylprednisolone) or double Prednisolone for 7 days in case of RA flare.
 
New or used 'priming' the needle is always good. I mostly prime with two one units.

Sometimes it dribbles out other times it shoots like a rocket like this morning with a used pen needle.

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