• Reusing needles or lancets may help save money, but does increase the risk for infection and pain during injection due to dull needles or lancets.\r• If you have open wounds, a lowered immune system or poor resistance to infection, it is recommended by the American Diabetes Association to not reuse needles or sharps. There is no guarantee of a sterile needle or lancet once it has been used.\r• If you have discussed reusing needles with your doctor and they feel it is safe, be sure to use sanitary practices. Keep the needle or lancet capped when not in use. Never let the needle touch anything but clean skin. DO NOT share needles or lancets with anyone else. Cleaning the skin with alcohol before each use can help keep the skin clean, but can be drying to the skin.