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2020-05-22 17:05:14
My father has been prescribed insulin...we have got the insulin pen...I have a question...that do we need to dispose off the needle after every single use...or can we use the same needle on him every time...and please tell some other important tips while using this insulin pen
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You can use for 3-4 days

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Ideally speaking one needle for each use but practically upto 3 days max after that needle gets blunt.. Plz store your pen as advised.. Most of the pens are actually very simple to use!!

Answered2020-05-26 08:19:52

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Ideally one needle should be used only once and disposed after use. But in practical purposes you can use it for 3-4 pricks. But with each injection, the tip of the needle becomes blunt and it be cause pain during injecting and may impair insulin delivery.

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