Reusing insulin syringes is very dangerous

Microorganisms (such as bacteria) may remain on the needle after each use of the insulin injector. If the same needle is reused, the bacteria will enter the body, increasing the risk of infection. Infection can cause local redness, swelling and pain. In severe cases, it can lead to cellulitis or skin abscess.

With the popularization of insulin injection, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the use and safety of insulin injectors. Ensuring that each injection is safe and sterile is an important health concept. However, some people still choose to reuse needles in order to save money or time. This is a very dangerous behavior.

Microorganisms remaining on the needle may enter the body. Once bacteria enter the body, they will begin to multiply and cause infection. The most common symptoms of infection include local redness, swelling and pain. However, if severe, these bacteria can also lead to cellulitis or skin abscess. Cellulitis is a serious infection that can cause significant local redness, swelling and pain, and may also be accompanied by fever and chills. Skin abscess is a pus sac formed by local tissue infection, which can also cause redness and pain.

Reusing the same needle not only increases the risk of infection, but it can also affect the effect of insulin injection. The needle will become blunt during use, which will cause pain and discomfort during injection. In addition, reusing the needle can also cause poor insulin flow, affecting the accuracy and stability of drug delivery. This may reduce the effect of insulin injection and lead to poor blood sugar control in diabetic patients.

To avoid infection and other adverse effects, a new, sterile needle should be used each time an insulin injector is used. This means using one needle at a time and not reusing it. Of course, this will also increase some economic burden, but compared with infection and complications, this cost is worth it.

There are some other precautions to take before injecting insulin. First, wash and dry your hands before using the injector. Second, when injecting insulin, choose the appropriate injection site and follow the correct injection technique. In addition, ensure that the injector and other related equipment are clean and sterile to avoid any infection and risk of bacteria or pollutants.

Reusing insulin injectors is a very dangerous behavior that increases the risk of infection and complications. To ensure the safety and effectiveness of the injection, we should develop the habit of using new, sterile needles and not reusing the same needle. Health is the most important wealth of people, and we should pay more attention to the safety and sterility of insulin injection for our own health.