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HELPPPP PLZZ --->>>: Diabetic Test Strip and HCV risks ? Aug 1, 2010 Recently I Used Glucose meter which has been previously used by my brother . I carelessly did not change the strip. He has HEP C . But i used fresh needle and But i did use it after some hours after my brother used it. I did not find any visible blood on strip before using . Should i be concerned ? DO you recommend testing ? I am very worried . Help me . Thanks. We don't share razors and brushes . |
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 The most important issue is that you changed the needle. Thus I would not recommend any HCV testing. | ||||||||
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