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23 years
After my grandmother is done with the insulin needle I was closing the pen but accidentally pricked my finger, should I be worried? ?? Thank you
Mar 27, 2015

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
Since diabetic individuals have a weak immune system and may easily contract infections or harbor certain infections without having overt symptoms, it would be prudent to test for Hepatitis B and C viruses, just to be on the safe side. And for future reference: NEVER recap a used needle, or if you choose to recap it, you have to abide by the following steps (information copied from the Center for disease Control and prevention (CDC) website):
Step 1: Place the cap on a flat surface like the table or counter with something firm to "push" the needle cap against
Step 2: Holding the syringe with the needle attached in one hand, slip the needle into the cap without using the other hand
Step 3: Push the capped needle against a firm object to “seat” the cap onto the needle firmly using only one hand.
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