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I was infected by insulin pen while giving it to my grand father who has diabetes It struck at my finger I immediately took blood out of my finger and washed hands properly I also used hydrogen peroxide to clear the wound. Will there be any chances that I get the diabetes I am worried a lot please suggest me. I will be very thankful to you.
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Dear Lybrate user, You cannot get infected with Diabetes as it is not infectious disease. just maintain hygeine near wound and it will be alrite in a day or two
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Diabetes is not contagious. You have no chances of getting diabetes this way.Its good that you cleaned the wound properly.So, just relax
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No. Diabetes is not transmitted like this. However, make sure that the site where you got the prick is not infected with any other bacteria.
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