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2021-06-06 15:11:39
Does used lancet in ACCU CHECK KIT for diabetics can transmit any diseases..because I took a sugar teat but I don't know he used a new lancet or old one..please clear my doubt
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If same person accidentally uses, the previous used Lancet for sugar monitoring...then don't worry ,it will not transmit any disease. But always use new one ,to avoid confusion ..

Answered2021-06-06 15:26:26

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If the lancet is your personal one then no problem

Answered2021-06-06 15:20:17

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Don't worry they won't do such mistakes.. they always use new one only.. stop thinking and next time be cautious about it

Answered2021-06-06 16:00:35

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Don't worry about it. It will be new lancet only

Answered2021-06-06 15:18:05

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They will use new Lancet only. Don't panic.

Answered2021-06-06 15:14:05

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