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Old 10-15-2010, 05:39 PM
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Default Sharps/needles

Most people dispose of lancets and insulin needles in their trash. Up until a few years ago it was thought that placing them into a coffee can or other impenetrable container before putting in trash was appropriate. Recently, it is recommended to purchase a sharps/needed destruction device. A device can be purchased for as little as ten dollars. There is a wide variety of choices on line.