Patient's question:
Will my mother get infected with liver disease if she touches the blood glucose meter of a patient with liver cirrhosis and diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Generally, touching a blood glucose meter will not cause infection unless it has blood on it and the next person's hands have wounds, which could lead to the possibility of infection. Moreover, test strips and needles are all single-use, so the risk of infection is relatively low. It is recommended that patients prepare their own blood glucose meters and needles for convenience and to prevent cross-infection.For patients, if the liver cirrhosis condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication should be administered, otherwise it may lead to a recurrence of liver cirrhosis. Additionally, patients need to pay attention to their diet and psychological care. I hope the answers to these questions can help everyone. Thank you.