Using of Glucometer

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Using of Glucometer

Asked for Male, 23 Years

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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Dr. Mohammed Zaid

Diabetologist 14 yrs exp Chennai

Strip is single use only and it is advisable to change the lancet after each use.

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Dr. Vineesh S Diabetologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vineesh S

Diabetologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

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

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