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I used my mother inlaw's needle to check my sugar.is that okay?
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A new one?: If not sterile / new, then no, that is not recommended as it is a potential method for infectious disease transmission (hepatitis / HIV / etc. / etc.) can use her machine, but have own needle.
Answered 6/10/2014
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