Recent Content by LoriM

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    Toxicity of insulin due to phenol and metacresol

    I did a rookie experiment on my own, against the strong advice of my pharmacist. I extracted half a vial of insulin and left it out in a lightly covered measuring cup... to see whether and how long it would take for the smell to dissipate (and thus the phenols and cresol). After two days the...
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    Toxicity of insulin due to phenol and metacresol

    I'm surprised how many people get upset over asking basic questions. I did a google search on cresol and phenols and wound up here. As a diabetic with multiple sensitivities, I'd at least like to know whether insulins are available that do not have those toxins in them. It's a fair question...