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<blockquote data-quote="Celsus" data-source="post: 870982" data-attributes="member: 185674"><p>Completely agree OldOakTree !</p><p>There is too much hysteria about how to store/carry your insulin around, and some of it probably 'encouraged' by the supplier industry for us to throw out / consume more pens. (same as well about using a new needle for every injection and an alcohol swab. Seems the whole point about using a pen then went all lost <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />) Actually, reading the small prints on most insulin pens and their clinical trial approvals to be launched to market, you most often see that they have to be able to remain effective after having been stored in temps up to and beyond 30 degrees C for minimum up to 30 days.</p><p></p><p>A pen typically last up to max 10-12 days for me, with its volume vs my daily need. I always carry them in my pocket in my pants. Only had a couple of cases when been in the tropics and 40-48 degrees, where the insulin's effect appeared to have bailed out after 6-8 days. Never had a pen breaking in my pants either. Done rollerblading, off-piste skiing, extreme surfing, pyramid crawling, off-shore boating, jungle safaris, etc. with pen in my pocket. And as you OldOakTree, often stocked up for 2-3 months away at a time. Only put them in the fridge if finding the occasion to do so in 'safe base'. Please also note that I typically do not put on the needle until time of first usage, so keep the pens 'virgin' is best to avoid seepage or potential pollution. And with the modern needles (staying sharp) I often even just stay with that single one throughout till the pen is empty 8-12 days later.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Celsus, post: 870982, member: 185674"] Completely agree OldOakTree ! There is too much hysteria about how to store/carry your insulin around, and some of it probably 'encouraged' by the supplier industry for us to throw out / consume more pens. (same as well about using a new needle for every injection and an alcohol swab. Seems the whole point about using a pen then went all lost :)) Actually, reading the small prints on most insulin pens and their clinical trial approvals to be launched to market, you most often see that they have to be able to remain effective after having been stored in temps up to and beyond 30 degrees C for minimum up to 30 days. A pen typically last up to max 10-12 days for me, with its volume vs my daily need. I always carry them in my pocket in my pants. Only had a couple of cases when been in the tropics and 40-48 degrees, where the insulin's effect appeared to have bailed out after 6-8 days. Never had a pen breaking in my pants either. Done rollerblading, off-piste skiing, extreme surfing, pyramid crawling, off-shore boating, jungle safaris, etc. with pen in my pocket. And as you OldOakTree, often stocked up for 2-3 months away at a time. Only put them in the fridge if finding the occasion to do so in 'safe base'. Please also note that I typically do not put on the needle until time of first usage, so keep the pens 'virgin' is best to avoid seepage or potential pollution. And with the modern needles (staying sharp) I often even just stay with that single one throughout till the pen is empty 8-12 days later. [/QUOTE]
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