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Should I Be Worried Since While Giving My Cat His Insulin Shot I Poke Myself
Question: While giving my cat his insulin shot I poke myself with the needle BEFORE injection (I think it happened so fast and I’m new at this and he was moving around) there was a few minutes before I washed my hand. I am not diabetic but taking trulicity (weight loss) and I give myself the injection today-should I wait to do the injection. I feel fine now, but should I go to urgent care?
Brief Answer:
No need for urgent care
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.
If you just poked yourself but you didn't do the injection then insulin was not injection in your body.
I don't think you need urgent care.
I don't think you need to wait for the injection.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
No need for urgent care
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.
If you just poked yourself but you didn't do the injection then insulin was not injection in your body.
I don't think you need urgent care.
I don't think you need to wait for the injection.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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