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Insulin Syringe Reuse

2015-11-20 14:05:40
How many times is it safe to reuse an Insulin syringe for a person suffering from Diabetes? My father takes this injection twice a day.
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A used needle can have bacteria from the skin in and on it. Bacteria can contaminate the bottle of insulin when reinserted into the bottle. The bottled insulin is a growth medium that can allow the bacteria to reproduce. Insulin is stored in a refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth.

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