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Insulin pen finger prick
i had to find a needle used by an uncle for his diabetes pen.
While fumbling in my dad's jeans pocket,the tip that goes into the insulin reservoir, not the one that goes into be body, accidentally pricked my finger. (the tip that goes into the body is capped)
He reuses the needles. So i am abit afraid. Can someone tell me about my risk? Also, i dont know his hiv status. There was no blood from the prick.
This happened 6 days ago. Isit to late for pep? Is testing required?
While fumbling in my dad's jeans pocket,the tip that goes into the insulin reservoir, not the one that goes into be body, accidentally pricked my finger. (the tip that goes into the body is capped)
He reuses the needles. So i am abit afraid. Can someone tell me about my risk? Also, i dont know his hiv status. There was no blood from the prick.
This happened 6 days ago. Isit to late for pep? Is testing required?
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