ReviewJournal of diabetes science and technology2022
Unsafe Sharps Disposal Among Insulin-Using Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: An Emerging Global Crisis.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- Status of waste disposal of sharps outside medical institutions for patients with diabetes: A systematic review.PloS one · 2023Pooled it
- The effect of an educational program on the knowledge and practices of diabetic patients regarding sharps waste disposal at home.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- Development of a Scale to Assess the Safe Disposal of Insulin Pen Needles in Patients With Diabetes: A Delphi Study.Nursing open · 2026Article
- Injury prevention in fatigue-prone nursing environments: a comprehensive review of strategies centered on work design, human factors engineering, and safety culture.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Knowledge, attitudes and practice by health professionals toward medical and pharmaceutical waste management: a cross-sectional study of El-idrissi hospital, Kenitra, Morocco.Frontiers in health services · 2026Article
- Access, awareness, and risk: drivers of unsafe sharps disposal and needle reuse in insulin-treated adults in China.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Medical sharps in Portugal: a cross-sectional survey of disposal practices among the diabetic population.BMJ open · 2022Article
- Pattern and Disposal of Biomedical Waste Generated by Households in Urban Nagpur: A Community-Based Assessment.Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social MedicineArticle
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Abstract
Approximately eight billion therapeutic injections are administered outside of medical treatment facilities annually. The management of diabetes mellitus (DM) includes self-monitoring of blood glucose levels and administration of insulin and injectable non-insulin-related medications. The lancets, needles, and syringes used for DM management are categorized as medical sharps. Improperly discarded medical sharps can cause needlestick injuries in unsuspecting individuals and thereby pose a considerable public health risk. Release of these items into the environment will likely increase with the rising worldwide prevalence of DM, and a public safety crisis will emerge if proper disposal measures are not emphasized. This article reviews the literature from various geopolitical regions and describes how a substantial number of patients with DM improperly discard their sharps. Data support the need to develop multifaceted and innovative approaches to reduce risk associated with improper disposal of DM-related medical sharps into local communities.
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