As most of you may realize I am a diabetic. I even have a separate category on my blog called Diabetes Saga. If you want click into Miki's Hope and scroll down to Labels on the left side bar-it has about 19 posts in there! I am one of the lucky ones who has managed to control it with diet and 2 Metformin pills a day. I don't need Insulin and hope I never do, Just the other day I received a notice under my door. The part that caught my immediate attention was that if you use syringes to administer Insulin (or other medications I assume)--that you are not allowed to throw them in the garbage-even if they are contained in a plastic container. Now I know for a fact that pharmacies will not take back unused medication-they will not dispose of it. I have no idea if hospitals will take these syringes and put them in the hazardous red boxes. What in the world are these people going to do? If anyone knows please write it in a comment below!! Diabetes is so prevalent it is frightening.
Today I received not one but two requests to spread the word. I have received nothing for this post!! I have it listed under my Charity tab.
If you or a friend or a loved one has diabetes won't you please consider signing up and become a Diabetic Advocate or perhaps you would like to join in on theTourdeCure. There are many other activities where you can help as well as keeping yourself fit.
The second email was about a site the American Diabetes Organization runs called Gift of Hope. There are some really nice items in there for holiday gift giving. Of course there are other items as well, All proceeds help the American Diabetes Organization with its important work! There is an online catalogue where you can view all they have to offer.
I hope you are able to help--even if it is giving a dollar or two when asked by a store you frequent. Every little bit helps!
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47 comments :
It's so important to stay educated on this. There are so many things that you can do to help - thank you for sharing!
My grandfather had diabetes it is so important to stay educated on. I had not heard of this catalog before.
So important to be educated about this. My aunt has had a hard time with it her entire life. Great of you to share.
We've gotten asked to support Disnetes foundations at our local grocery store. I'm glad to see you raising awareness.
I wasn't really too aware of it before when I was living back in California. But, here in Tennessee it's way more prevalent. So I've been learning about it a lot just by living here!
There's so much great research going on to help with diabetes right now! Awareness is key to getting the kind of support needed to put it on people's radars and education so many who don't know how to properly take care of themselves. Great start with National Diabetes Day!
Ooooo I had no idea Diabetes had its own month!!! So many people have it these days. Glad to see more people being supportive of the cause :)
On behalf of diabetics everywhere I thank-you for raising awareness. I too am a diabetic and have some kidney failure because of it. I give you much credit for keeping yours under control. I have been dieting on an off for many years and have decided, by the advice of my cardiologist, to have weight loss surgery in the spring. I hope that with every post like this at least one person thinks about the possibility of themselves, a child or a love one becoming diabetic and changes something in their diet and level of activity.
Thank you for sharing this important information today. I have friends and family who work hard to keep their diabetes under control like you are.
I'm quite shocked that they want folks to jump through hoops to dispose of their insulin needles. With insurance costs so high, many can't afford the additional expense.
Both my ex-husband and my fiancé are insulin dependent (type 1) diabetics. As to your question on how they dispose of their used syringes there are several options. My ex-husband puts his used syringes into an empty plastic laundry detergent container and then screws the lid on that before disposing of it. I guess that would be against the rules according to the flyer that you received. They do sell sharps containers like they use at hospitals that lock when it is time to dispose of them. I suppose that is the way to do it as safely as possible. My fiancé now uses an insulin pump which means he no longer needs to inject himself with needles, but he still had to use syringes (with a needle attached) to fill the pump. That needle never goes into his body though. He throws those directly into the trash after recapping them. Before he had the pump he had to inject himself directly with insulin. There is a small tool that he used that cuts the needle off of the syringe therefore eliminating the possibility that someone would be stuck with his used needle. The tool collected and locked the needles inside and would then be thrown away when full. Because insulin needles are so tiny it would take quite a while before it was full. Before he had that tool he would manually break off the needle and then place it inside the syringe, pushing the plunger down and trapping the needle inside. These needles are very tiny and get bent and trapped inside. Then the syringe could be thrown away fairly safely.
I am very uneducated on diabetes and glad to learn more. Thank you for sharing this with us.
My father was insulin dependent and went through several needles a day. He has a sharp biohazard box thingy like they use at the hospital. He would put them in there and then take them to the doctors office when it was full and get another box. Diabetes is on the rise and I think more people should know about it and the possible complications that come with it. Hopefully people will continue to learn more about this disease.
We have several family members with diabetes so I watch that carefully for my own family http://parentinghealthy.com/
I am diabetic also so this is a cause that is close to my heart. I think it is so important to raise awareness about diabetes.
give me some time to research for you of where you can dispose of needles or medications in the united states..in canada the medications can be given to the pharmacies and they dispose of them...
also up here..they have a needle program for drug addicts..where you can pick up clean needles..which i am assuming you can bring your used needles to get rid of them (not that i am comparing your diabetes to drug addiction)
give me time to look for you
It's good to always keep awareness on diabetes.
This is a great post with lots of pertinent information! Diabetes can strike anyone at any time and it's so important to be aware. Thank you for sharing.
Diabetes runs in my family so it is something I try to stay on top of for my own health. It's important to stay informed about this. Thanks so much. :)
Great information! I am not diabetic but I am a retired RN who has taken care of those who did not take care of their diabetes and I cannot stress enough how important that it is to take care of your diabetes to prevent the complications that often accompany it.
My brother has juvenile diabetes and takes Insulin, another brother has diabetes and takes Metformin. My hubby was diagnosed last year with diabetes and takes Metformin and Invokana. Type 2 Diabetes touches everybody's family and awareness can prevent Type 2 diabetes.
I have several family members that are diabetic. They have so much strength changing their diets to help manage their diabetes. I've never been able to alter my diet for my medical conditions.
Spreading awareness on this subject is very important!
I would think that hospitals or doctors offices would help you dispose of sharps.
thank you for this great post
It blows my mind that 1 in 11 people are living with Diabetes. I have some family members that deal with this issue and awareness is key. Thanks for doing this post.
Awesome information. Thank you.
I have a lot of relatives diagnosed with varying degrees of diabetes, so staying informed & spreading awareness is very important.
My cousin has had a very close call with diabetes. I wish they knew more about it before he got so sick.
Diabetes affects so many people! Both of my grandmothers had it and my hubby's grandmother is battling with it now. I need to stay informed and teach my kids risk factors while they are young.
Thanks for the tips i can use this
Thank you for the information, :)
My mom was diagnosed with Type 2 about two years ago, but she is NOT compliant at all. She worries me.
A friend of mine was diagnosed and I did some research and passed on some recipes and things I thought was important. It's great you share your experience to help ease the unknown about this disease. Thank you!
I agree with some of the comments made here. You have to stay educated and informed with latest breakthroughs. And never give up hope.
I am a nurse for 30 years now. I have seen exactly what diabetes can do to a person. Thank you so much for sharing this great information
Thanks for this important article.
Thanks for such an informative post!
My friend is on Metformin and is controlling it by diet. He isn't on insulin yet. Thanks for sharing this.
this is so important to talk about! Nov is right around the courner.
It must be hard to change , but that's the way it is.
First of all, I want to say that I am so happy that your sugars are under control!!! I don’t so I am taking insulin twice a day by syringe. I think that was one of the worst things the doctor ever told me.
I am involved with other Diabetic groups and individuals. I have to say this is one of the worse diseases that I have had! I am also dealing with Hepatitis C and Multiple Myeloma. I am so glad that you are an advocate and fighter of this horrible disease!! Thank you!
I know that this is an old post, but thank you for this. My brother-in-law and cousin suffer from diabeters. I pray for a cure someday.
My mom suffers from diabetes severely so I too find this near and dear
Being recently diagnosed with diabetes, this group is important to me.
I do have friends and relatives with diabetes. I do think any information on this disease is so important to know.
thanks for sharing
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