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Will I Be Diabetic If I Use A Used Needle Of A Diabetic Patient ?

My dog is a type 1 diabetic and last night I accidentally poked myself with a used but empty insulin syringe and im non diabetic. Should I be worried about anything?? Please tell me
Fri, 22 Apr 2011
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diabetic can`t be transmitted by used needle pricks.but certain viral & bacterial infection can definitely be transmitted like HBsAg.rabies .etc.
Wish you good health
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Will I Be Diabetic If I Use A Used Needle Of A Diabetic Patient ?

Hello Welcome to health care magic forum diabetic can`t be transmitted by used needle pricks.but certain viral & bacterial infection can definitely be transmitted like HBsAg.rabies .etc. Wish you good health Disclaimer