My son has been scratched by accident with my mothers needle it s a slight surface scratch no bleeding and no insulin came out She was just about to inject as she is insulin dependent diabetic I have put antibiotic cream on the scratch but I am worried We are from the uk and currently on holiday in USA. Please advise If I need to take him for medical advice We return home in 9 days
Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. I would suggest you not to worry. Basic purpose of insulin is to regulate blood glucose levels. From you statement I concluded that needle only got scratched which will cause no harm other than pain. You should just keep him close for observation. If you find that he becomes lethargic then immediately give him some sweet. It will bring his glucose level back to normal levels. Report to hospital if he becomes unconscious.  Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing him good health.