Sharing lancing device and risk of infection

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Hi,

My mom is a diabetic and I was just wondering to check my glucose levels to make sure that I am okay. She has an On-Call glucose monitor. I changed the lancet in pen stick to puncture the skin and then used a new strip for readings.

So my question is that I used new lancet and strip so is there any risk of infection whatsoever?

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    There is always a risk, but as long asĀ your immune system is strong, you should have no problem.

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