Is anyone re-using syringes?

[ozzi]

I was reading on the ADA (American Diabetes Association) web site today and it spoke about re-using syringes, stating that it is safe to do and reduces the cost of syringes. I haven't done this, and am a bit leery of doing so, but wanted to know if anyone else has and what results you've had. Here's the link:

http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-...d-syringe.html

Kevin

[Patty]

Re: Is anyone re-using syringes?

In the very beginning I'd heard this too and actually did use 1 syringe twice, for am and pm injections. But then I saw the pictures of what needles that have been reused look like and stopped doing this. It also can allow for contamination within the insulin bottle.

http://www.k9diabetes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=972

Patty

[ozzi]

Re: Is anyone re-using syringes?

UGH! Thanks for the pics...VERY dramatic, and easy to make a decision. I knew I was leery about it for a good reason, but wasn't sure why...now I know! Thanks!
Kevin

[robertpri]

Re: Is anyone re-using syringes?

I saw those pics and would never re-use a syringe. Buying in 100's, they're about 23 cents each, or 46 cents a day.

That said, I have "accidentally" used a syringe two and even three times, but that was when Mik pulled away from me after the first insertion. I had to re-grip him and do it again. He moaned a bit, and I realized that even though the insertions were two seconds apart, they were actually two uses.

So, when my grip is not perfect and he pulls away from the needle, I now push the insulin back into the vial and get a new syringe.

And feel horrible that I hurt him.