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Hi I am.currebtly using insulin just want to know how many times can I use one needle for injecting insulin? Currently m using twice.kindly assist
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Ideally its to be used just once. But you may use it 3 to 4 times. The idea behind it is that multiple usage causes the tip to become blunt and the injections more painful .
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