When you have diabetes, you almost certainly produce a lot of "sharp" waste, such as used needles, syringes, and CGM devices. That is simply a reality of having this illness.

So how can you quickly and safely dispose of your sharps?

This article will discuss what counts as a sharp (you might be shocked to learn that basic diabetes supplies are included) and how to properly dispose of a sharp.

I'll also demonstrate how to use a zip code search to identify disposal choices and where to locate the state's sharps disposal regulations (some cities will even pick up sharps where you live).

What are "Sharps?"
Devices with sharp points or edges that can pierce or cut skin are referred to in medicine as "sharps." Your lancets, infusion sets, needles, syringes, CGM applicators (! ), and auto-injectors are all "sharps" as a result.

Every year, about 9 million people utilise sharps outside of medical institutions, according to SafeNeedleDisposal.org.

Sharps and their containers should always be disposed of properly to ensure everyone's safety.

How to dispose of old needles at home
Regardless of whether they are used or unused, sharps should never be thrown away or recycled. Injuries could result from incorrectly disposing of sharps.

You should put your needles, syringes, and other sharp objects in a sturdy plastic container. Sharps containers are available from pharmacies, medical supply firms, healthcare organisations, and online retailers.

If you don't want to spend the money on a sharps container, you can use an empty bottle of bleach or laundry detergent as long as the bottle is made of durable plastic. It won't do to use an empty plastic water bottle because the sharps could cut through the delicate plastic.

Tips To Dispose of Your Insulin Syringes
Diabetes requires frequent fingersticks and insulin injections. Diabetes treatments and diagnostics might utilize a lot of used sharps, despite their necessity. If you recently received a diagnosis, you might not be familiar with the word or know how to properly dispose of syringes and other similar pieces of medical equipment.

Let's discuss what constitutes a "sharp" and how to get rid of one to assist you to adjust.

- Sharps refer to sharp-edged or pointed medical instruments such as syringes, lancets, and needles.

- Massachusetts, California, and Washington do not permit the dumping of sharps with household waste, unlike some other states.

- Numerous institutions offer the safe disposal of medical waste, and some towns even provide

What Does "Sharps" Mean?
Sharps is an umbrella term for medical devices with a sharp edge or point, as one might infer from the name:

- Needles

- Auto-injectors

- CGM implementers

- Sets for lancet infusion

- Syringes

For one reason or another, all of the aforementioned are utilized to pierce the skin and come into touch with blood. Depending on local or state law, this can make them hazardous waste.

Home sharp users should follow these recommendations:
- Household containers, such as plastic detergent bottles, can be used if heavy-duty tape is used to secure the lid to the container and the words "Do Not Recycle" are written on the container with a permanent marker.

- Medical sharps may be placed in either a medical sharps container purchased from a pharmacy or health care provider or in a heavy plastic or metal container.

- The container must never be put in the recycle bin.

- The container should also have a tight-fitting lid and be impervious to punctures.

- Please do not use a glass or clear container.

- Please don't fill the containers to the brim.

- Please keep the containers away from kids and animals.

What to Not Do:
- Don’t put your used sharps container in the trash.

- Don’t use sharps down the toilet or drop them into a sewer drain.

- Don’t clip, bend, or put the cap back on used sharps.

- Don’t put sharps or sharps containers in with the recyclables.

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