Anonymous Question Can I keep my insulin cool on a plane?

[Anonymous Question]

Anonymous question submitted:

hi and sorry if this question has been asked before but i cant find an answer.Im flying to NewZealand 26hour flight can my insulin be kept in refridgerator by cabin staff

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[noblehead]

Just ask the airline in advance, can't see a problem as long as it's kept at the right temperature.

 

[ealingr]

Personally, I would take a Frio pouch to keep insulin cool rather than trust it to an unknown fridge. Others have had problems with unfamiliar fridges (usually in hotels/holiday rentals) being too cold and causing insulin to freeze.