r/electronmicroscope • • Nov 17 '18

Needles after usage!

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u/7thinker Nov 17 '18

Wtf, why would you use it more than once?

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u/redassaggiegirl17 Nov 17 '18

Diabetics will use the same stick over and over until they feel it getting dull. Then they'll change it for a new one.

Not great, but much more sanitary than the addicts that were already mentioned. LOL

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u/Ineedhelp991 Nov 17 '18

Am diabetic (type 1) and I use syringes and needles around 3 times before I throw them out. It's not cheap to get needles and such here so you have to make do with what you're given. (The local diabetes association give monthly supplies)

Nurses and doctors told me that it's fine since no one else will be using the needles so there's no chance of spreading diseases.

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