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Accucheck Lancet reuse ( family members)
My family members were checking their blood sugar levels ( sister in laws and brother in laws)-
they asked me to check mine also - although i cleaned it with savlon wet wipes but still its bothering me that whether there is any risk involved - what should I do now ??,please suggest
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Hello 👋
I completely understand your concern — you’ve done the right thing by cleaning the lancet with Savlon wipes and being cautious.
To clarify, Accu-Chek lancets are meant for single use only, as even microscopic traces of blood can potentially transmit infections like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or (rarely) HIV, though the actual risk from one-time reuse within family is extremely low — almost negligible.
Since you cleaned it immediately and the lancet was used by family (not an unknown person), the chances of infection are very unlikely. However, for complete peace of mind, I recommend:
Monitoring for any redness, swelling, or pain at the prick site (very unlikely).
You may do screening blood tests (HbsAg, Anti-HCV, HIV) after 6 weeks and again at 3 months to completely rule out risk.
Avoid sharing needles or lancets in the future, even among family members — it’s the safest practice.
Don’t worry — medically, this is a very low-risk situation, but I completely understand how anxious such thoughts can feel. If you’d like me to guide you step-by-step on which tests to do, when to repeat them, and how to handle the anxiety naturally, you can message me privately on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five three six.
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Each lancet is meant for single use only ..
even if it looks clean ... because once it punctures the skin, a trace of blood stays on it, which can carry viruses or bacteria.
Yes, there’s a small but definite risk, especially if it’s used between different people .. even family members.
Possible infections include:
Hepatitis B or C
HIV (though the chance is extremely low)
HIV doesn’t survive long outside the body.
The virus dies quickly (within seconds to minutes) when exposed to air.
So by the time the same lancet was reused for you, the virus ...even if present ...would already be inactive.
Local skin infection (redness, swelling, pus)
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Since you already cleaned the finger with Savlon, and if you don’t see redness, pain, or swelling, risk is very minimal.
Monitor the site for a few days.
If any infection signs appear ... pain, swelling, discharge, or fever ..consult a doctor.
In future, always use a new sterile lancet for each person.
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Nothing.
It is too late.
Consult a General Physician in your area if you develop any evidence of infection in your fingers
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Lots and lots of risks. How could you? kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Do not reuse them pls
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Good evening it should not be used repeatedly ince also
It is meant foe one time use only
There us a health risk of diseases
so kindly once only use and duscard it properly
Thank you!
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You shouldn't use used needles even they belong to family, ask the person to check his viral markers with whom you shared the needle, if any of them positive, take post exposure prophylaxis if you used it in last three days then pep will be useful, check your viral markers after 3 mnths
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Any invasive tool, needle/lancet/blade, cannot and should not be shared even within close relatives.
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Take a glass of milk daily.
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Never use used needles
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check viral serology 6 months once
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You should be worried only if the same needle is used, as for every checkup new strips will be used,
check viral markers HIV,HBsAg, HCV once
Regular monitoring of sugar levels, blood pressure and cbc, thyroid profile should be checked every 6months once
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If the same needle was used, you should get the viral markers (HBsAg, HCV, HIV) tested.
If a new needle was used, there’s no need to worry.
It’s advisable to check your blood sugar once a month to monitor your levels, and visit your consultant every 6 months for routine follow-up.
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Don't do anything
It is not advisable to use a perused pricking needle
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Get yourself check for viral markers and wash it with rubbing soap and plenty of water on it and use dettol or savlon after that
Mention if your relatives have any known history of hepatitis or hiv
never ever do that again and if you still anxious about it and want to talk further about it feel free to consult personally
Have a great day
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If the same needle was used...Get viral markers done for all those who have used the needle including yourself
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review if reports are positive
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ready to help,reach out
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No risk, if savlon wipes were used.
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Did u use same lancet needle? If not than relax no any problem
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Did all of you use the same lancet to prick your fingers?
That is highly not recommended.
And if you are still concerned with needle prick injury, then there are blood tests you would want to take. Connect online to discuss further.
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Were you using the same needle??
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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Where did you check ?
Video consult me to discuss.
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If you know that risk is there why have you taken the risk
Get all viral markers done for all family members
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Nothing will happen
Pls don’t worry
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
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Connect please
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Avoid fired and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
U shd never use lancet , needles prick to others ,get all the viral markers test done
Consult online will guide you further suggest u test
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