... a capillary blood sample. These devices should be disposed off properly to avoid complications and infections. The Rational Behind This Essay BMA (1992) defines sharp as anything which can puncture the skin and may be contaminated with blood or other body fluid. Safe disposal of sharps is therefore a responsibility to be taken seriously by people with diabetes to prevent complications. A record number of healthcare staff has become infected with the hepatitis C virus following needle stick injuries. Statistics showed that six healthcare workers contracted the infection as a result of needle stick injury between July 2003 and June 2004. Two of the incidents were caused by sharps discarded by other staff, and a domestic get infected by a protruding needle from a rubbish bag. Nursing Times (2004) AMA (2000) pointed out the danger of old practice of breaking needles after use. Robert S.S (2001) discovered that six diabetic patients were described ...

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