[Diabetes-talk] sharps

Tue Aug 2 15:34:42 UTC 2016

Wow!! I'm so sorry this happened!! What I was trying to tell you and everyone else, is that often times this sharps thing very from state to state. In the state of Maryland, for example, you do not necessarily have to use actual sharps containers to dispose of your lancets, needles, and other waste that might injure someone. For example, I feel either a bleach bottle or vinegar bottle or some other bottle that has a relatively thick plastic so that it does not puncture. Once the bottle is full, I glue The bottle and tape it shut so that no one can get into it. This is allowed according to the state of Maryland. You do not necessarily need those red sharks containers. Some states, however, differ. Depends upon their laws for disposal of waste.

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> On Aug 1, 2016, at 11:37 PM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi Bernadette,
> 
> I wonder what you were trying to tell us?
> 
> Joy
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> Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
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>>> On Aug 1, 2016, at 3:08 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> 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
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>> Behalf Of Mark Tardif via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 11:25 AM
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>> 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
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>> How does every one get rid of their sharps ans medical waste ?  Angela 
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> il.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.
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