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Using of Glucometer

2021-02-23 05:14:14
Recently my uncle bought "glucometer" for diabetes to personal use Is it mandatory to change the "lancet" & "strip" after every single use...or else he continues with his own lancet and strips again and again for personal use...please clarify with your valuable answers ..
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Strip is single use only and it is advisable to change the lancet after each use.

Answered2021-02-23 05:23:48

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Strips single use only. Lancet u can prick 5 times, after that needle sharpness reduces, will be more painful.

Answered2021-02-23 05:21:55

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