Diabetics: needle disposal

**Freedom** · 01-22-2008, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by smokey the elder

My vet told me I could use a heavy bottle, like a 3 liter soda bottle, with a cap. He says that they are sturdier than the polyethylene sharps containers and a lot cheaper.

Yes, that is FINE. We use an empty milk bottle, or an empty laundry bottle. This product is for when you are out (like in a restaurant). You test, take your shot and then .. . have a used syringe with a needle on the end to poke everything.

Probably not an issue for your doggie!

**moosmom** · 01-22-2008, 12:16 PM

You need a sharps container which is what the medical profession uses. OR...an empty coffee can.

**Sparklecoon** · 01-22-2008, 02:46 PM

When I was going through nursing school we were given hints to help diabetic clients out. Milk jugs should NEVER be used because the plastic is very thin which can lead to needle sticks. Any thing with thin plastic is a no-no. Tide and other detergent bottles work very well and most have them around the house already. When it comes to disposing of needles think thick.

**molucass** · 01-22-2008, 11:29 PM

I don't know if anyone else is getting them, but around here (in Southeast Texas) in the public restrooms at a lot of places they are getting a sharps container to put your diabetic needles in. I've noticed them at several places.