[Glucoweb]

Just curious. How many people must throw away, either in a trash can, or in a used strip container the test strip they just used? I have heard, read about, and even seen people just remove the strip from their meter and leave it in the meter case, throw it in their purse, car floor, etc... Not judging, but to me this is just disgusting. Guess it is part of my Type A, but I cringe at the thought.

[davef]

Mine go straight in the trash, don't know why put don't like the idea of putting them back in the meter case.

[Lulika]

Definately throw it immediately in the trash bin. It is afer all blood, human waste. How revolting if people throw them on the floor or into their purse! Eeeew!

[gettingby]

I keep an old container (clearly marked) to put used strips in when I am away from home and then just empty it into the trash when I get home. At home, straight into the trash can.

[Mich]

My tiny Cozmonitor test kit has a zipper section. I put the used strips in there to throw away all at once whenever I think of it.

It also holds one set and one IV Prep and a folded piece of paper towel for blotting. I don't need no stinkin' alcohol when I test

[kgm0612]

If I'm at home or at a relative's house, I immediately toss the used strip in the trash. If I'm out to dinner, I usually put the used strip in the area where the meter is held and then toss it in the trash when I get home.

Karen

[Scratch]

You can throw them away?

Oh.

[gettingby]

Originally Posted by Scratch

You can throw them away?

Oh.

Oh Scratch. Please tell me you aren't building a used test strip house.

[Stuboy]

my meter case has a small zip compartment... it's not big enough for a log book, or anything of use really... so i use that to drop the used strips into... i empty it on a weekly basis and use an alcohol wipe to clean the silky material inside the compartment...

I dont think that's too bad is it? I just dont want to put used test strips with blood on them into the bin... i dont know why, come to think of it you'd put a bloody tissue in there... no different i suppose??

it's just very convenient to put it in the compartment... doesn't hurt anyone, saves looking around for a bin if you're out and about i guess..

[Glucoweb]

After thinking about this some more..... I wonder if Diabetics commit less crime since it would be so easy for anyone to get a sample of their DNA.

[Stuboy]

not mine... i dont put mine in the bin remember i have it destroyed in an incinerator although... who knows what strange things they might do with your sharpes bins after you drop them off at the pharmacy... perhaps there's a mass cloning program going on....

[morrisma]

I toss mine when convenient, or save them in the case till it is.

I love those diners with the paper placemats. I peel my freestyle strips partly apart and stick them to the paper mat. They stick up so nicely.
Mike

[HelenM]

Like others I put mine in the meter case whist out but then put them in the sharps bin at home. I agree its no different to a tissue but legally in ( a law of 2004 definitely French but ? EU wide) they count as a biohazard and should be incinerated. The law also makes the local authorities responsible for providing safe disposal systems

[Stuboy]

i did put one in a bin once... it felt so wrong!!

I think Helen has hit the nail on the head there.. it's blood... it's a biohazard.

[patricia52]

I keep a small zip-lock bag in my meter case just for that purpose and usually empty it at the end of the day. It keeps my case clean and is easily replaced when it get dirty or wears out. My Daughter-in-law uses an old bottle the strips come in and relabels it.