[Diabetes-talk] sharps

[Bernadette Jacobs]

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> On Aug 1, 2016, at 3:08 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Since I use a pump, the only sharps I have to dispose of are lancets, which
> the kind I use can be recapped, and I guess my insulin cartridges do have a
> needle that attaches, but when you detach it, you have to recap it. I've
> never thrown away uncapped syringes or lancets, and yes, the trash is
> thoroughly tied up before it leaves the house.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mark Tardif via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 11:25 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] sharps
> 
> Unfortunately, I'm the same way.  I can get away with it because I live
> alone, noone else goes through my trash, and when I throw the bags away, I
> make sure and tie them tightly closed so no sharps will fall out, and then
> toss them into our trash compactor.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 11:19 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] sharps
> 
> Technically, you're supposed to use something like an empty detergent bottle
> to dispose of syringes and lancets, but I usually just recap and toss in
> garbage. Plus, I use a pump now, so not a lot of material hazardous to
> others. Anything else like strips or wipes, I just toss too.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Classemt--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2016 12:31 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Classemt at aol.com
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] sharps
> 
> How does every one get rid of their sharps ans medical waste ?  Angela
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> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bernienfb75%40gmail.com actually, for my sharps, lancets, needle caps and such, I use either an old vinegar bottle or an old bleach bottle. Once I have it full, I take my husbands superglue from downstairs and swish it around the. Then I slept the On the bottle and nobody can get it open. Because by then, it's glues shot.


Bern