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People with Diabetes need to inject insulin shots using syringes and needles. It is important to select needles and syringes with the appropriate gauge specifications as prescribed by the doctor. Precision is important because the slightest variations in the volume of insulin injections can have significant side effects.
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Where can I purchase diabetic needles?
Diabetic needles can be purchased from your local pharmacy. You will need a prescription from your doctor to allow you to purchase these needles. Your doctor will also tell you what size you need to purchase.
Are there any places that can send you diabetic needles straight to your home?
http://www.libertymedical.com/ You can get diabetic needles sent straight to your house from this link. However I sure there are other places that have them as well.
Are diabetic needles illegal?
Not if they are being used to treat diabetes
What is police code bp 4140?
"Possession of needles or syrenges" for illegal drug use. Not like diabetic needles.
What are good diabetic products to use for diabetics?
Some good diabetic products to use are OneTouch meters, along with the testing strips and needles. Another is diabetic cookbooks sold by diabetic companies to help improve your dieting habits to suit your diabetes.
Is the number of defective needles in a box of diabetic syringes discrete continuous or not enough info given?
discrete
Is it illegal to purchase non diabetic syringes and needles either online or inperson in the state of Texas?
Only if your a Democrat.
How many needles does a diabetic take a year?
Depends ... some Type II Diabetics inject twice a day, so that would be some 730 needles. Modern medicine issues some injectables in prefilled "pens" that use a smaller needle.
What could be the problem if you woke up with pins and needles in your middle and index fingers on your right hand - and both fingers were quite hot?
poor circulatioin, get your blood taken to see if you are a diabetic, i suffer with this alot, I'm a diabetic, don't wait!
How can you get to talk to a track Official about a safety concern?
I would like to know more about the disposal of used needles ( diabetic and blood thinning ) to mention a couple. If my employer is notified of used needles in trash containers and nothing is done to alleviate that problem what are our rights?
What are lancets used for?
Lancets are small needles used for piercing the skin to obtain a drop of blood in order for diabetic persons to monitor their blood sugar levels.
Can you recycle diabetic needles?
It's not a good idea. I truly sympathize with diabetics that are seriously struggling financially, and can't afford their supplies, however, it is not medically safe to reuse syringes.
