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Old 10-16-2010, 04:18 PM
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I generally cap the old one with the cap from the new one, installing a new one as I remove the old one. If you ever fill the detergent bottle you are using, you should then tape it shut with duct tape and see if Walgreens or CVS will take it. Better still, call Walgreens and see if they have FREE "sharps" containers and if they do, get one (and they will take it back when full).

If should take you a L-O-N-G time to fill a container. You say you are new at this...do you realize that most of us use the lancet more than once? Many people use them until they feel dull, actually...

M.

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Originally Posted by JenAjd View Post
I'm fairly new to The Villages and prior to coming down here this year I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Having so many questions is part of this transition. It never occured to me OR my practioner, apparently, to discuss disposal of the lancets. What I do know is to put them in a detergent container when done BUT then what do I do with that container?? Can anyone give me some in-sights to this? Also the location, when/if you have the answer would be wonderful! I live in Sumter County south of 466.