Some people with diabetes use supplies such as needles, lancets and blood strips which become medical waste. Learn the importance of disposing of them safely and properly.Find out the right type of containers to use for getting rid of sharps. Discover ways to dispose of medical waste in accor...
Dispose of lancets in a sharps container. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacy for one or use a thick, plastic bottle with a screw-on cap. Take the container to a hospital or pharmacy with a drop-off program or check disposal regulations where you live.6 Avoiding Common Problems Prope...
Even nondirect patient care employees, such as environmental or food service personnel, may be at risk when a direct care provider does not properly dispose used sharps. It is essential to assess the downstream effect of sharps handling when developing a sharps safety program. Sharps safety is ...
Cortisol helps regulate your blood pressure and blood sugar levels, fight off infections, and keep your metabolism working properly. When this important hormone gets too high or low, it can cause a variety of symptoms, like fatigue, weight...