Needless Caps for Novomix30

[Stuey Rob]

Would I be able to use the same needle within one day? Obviously it would be on myself. You see I only have a couple of needle caps left until I get some more and then that’s when I had the thought.

 

[Kaylz]

It isn't the best idea, needles blunt after each use and reusing is also more likely to cause infection, there are some that don't seem to mind but its not something I'd do and needles should be changed for every injection, always make sure you get your prescription in on time to save this happening in the future xx

 

[Robin]

Kaylz is right, you should change every time. But....a lot of us have been known not to! I confess to leaving my bedtime Levemir needle in all night so I can jab the morning dose without having to be compos mentis enough when I've just woken up to attach a new one. I also know one member on here who uses one needle a day and hasn’t come to any harm.

 

[silentsquirrel]

Better to reuse needles than not be able to inject! But not ideal, try to order in good time so you are never in danger of running out.

 

[Inka]

Yes, ideally you should change your needle every time. I’ve never used a needle for multiple times. No, sirree

So yes, you can but you’re advised not to. If you won’t be getting your prescription immediately, you could also ask about buying a box of needles at the pharmacy to tide you over. I’m not sure of the cost but I don’t think it’s extortionate.

If you’re running out off needles on a regular basis, ask for your prescription to be adjusted so you have say two boxes a month not just one. You could then re-order them as needed and would have some in reserve.

 

[brisr949]

Ive reused multiple times, but after a few times the needle does blunten and the insulin can also dry up inside the needle making it unusable again .

 

[Ljc]

As has already been said re using needles is not recommended but some of us do. If you use a regular pharmacy they may be able to provide you with a box of insulin pen needles they will just take it off your next order as they have to keep their records straight.
Or speak to your Gp to arrange a prescription and perhaps increase your needles to two boxes each time you order. , I have two boxes and just order my insulin needles every other month.

During this pandemic I suggest you put in your prescription a bit earlier than you normally would , just in case their are any delays

 

[Lilian]

Every time I see the nurse regarding my diabetes, for whatever reason, the first thing she always asks me is to confirm I use a fresh needle every time I inject.

 

[trophywench]

Every time I see the nurse regarding my diabetes, for whatever reason, the first thing she always asks me is to confirm I use a fresh needle every time I inject.

She was most likely taught about injecting using these new fangled pen gizmos a fair while ago, similar to the likes of you and me, then Lilian! 😉

 

[Stuey Rob]

Thanks for the replies

 

[DaveB]

Hi. I have been re-using a needle for a whole day but as my skin is getting a bit firmer and the needles do get blunt I'm now using more than one. The chance of infection in my opinion is less than none and better to re-use one (within the same day) than not take the insulin.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Hope you get some new needles speedily @Stuey Rob

I was a terrible Use-Until-“Ow!” type person when I was on MDI. I never had an infection, but others are right - insulin pen needles are supposed to be single-use.