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by GordonS 2693 days ago
I had one of those for a while, and it does say you should only use each lancet once. Realistically, I don't know if there are any real risks to reusing them though?
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I reuse them until it becomes mildly discomforting at which time I know the lancet has dulled. Of course AccuChek prefers that you use it once;)
I have been mostly reusing (up to a point) both the lancets and insulin pen needles. I don't go overboard, i.e .weeks, but ... how much contamination is possible? well... i never reused syringes, however. The idea of doing that makes me wary.