Protect Yourself, and Protect Others: Safely Dispose of Sharps
Safe and proper disposal of pen needles, insulin syringes and lancets (known as 'sharps') reduces the risk of injury and infection to you and to others. Never throw loose needles in the garbage or flush them down the toilet. In some states you can be fined if you don't dispose your sharps properly.
Safe Disposal of Sharps At Home, At Work and While Traveling
Public health laws and regulations for sharps disposal differ across the U.S., so it's important to find out the local guidelines and safe disposal programs mandated near you. To learn about safe disposal of needles, syringes, and other sharps in your community contact the Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal:
CanAm Care is a proud sponsor of SafeNeedleDisposal.org and shares the organization's goals of educating and keeping communities safe with proper sharps disposal.
Each year, more than a billion insulin syringes, pen needles and lancets are used for diabetes care in the United States. To safeguard your family, community and environment, please be sure to dispose of your sharps safely - and properly!
Be Prepared for a Low
If you inject insulin, you are likely to experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Correcting hypoglycemia immediately is important. So, carry glucose tablets with you wherever you go to be prepared to correct a low. Glucose tablets act quickly, are pre-measured, have no fat or caffeine, and are the preferred way to correct lows according to the American Diabetes Association.
Where to Buy Clickfine
Visit a store near you to find Clickfine Pen Needles and co-branded pen needles made with Clickfine technology.
At Your Fingertips
You can find useful information at our Learning Center. Check out and download our Injection Techniques and Tips.