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I can't make it on the 30th Will try and be there in March :)

Count me in!! :)

I had a similar problem. One day I spent 3 hours going from pharmacy to pharmacy in my area, none would take them. I finally took them back to the hospital and they took them, but it is quite far I hate travelling there all the time

You still have to place the rest of the needle in sharps bin (or sharps collector as they call it). Read the Safe Needle Disposal section on BD website: https://www.bd.com/uk/diabetes/page.aspx?cat=14153&id=31358 The clippers are meant to reduce the risk of needle stick injuries, but they do...

Many thanks to everyone who has taken the survey already! I am aware that sharps disposal is free of charge in the UK, but in my experience it is not a matter of cost but rather of convenience. I am a type 1 myself living in London, and my borough does not provide collection services, and...

Dear All, I am investigating how diabetics currently dispose of their needles. This is to help with devising a new efficient and environmentally-friendly way to dispose of needles at home. Therefore, if you are an insulin-dependent diabetic (type 1 or 2), please participate in a short...