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Frio and strips/meters

Kristin251

Kristin251

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I have always kept my insulin in a frio in hot weather but wondering if I should keep strips and meters in one too?

More things to put in the bag!!
 
I always keep my meter and strips separate and not in a Frio. I worry they'd get damp.

I keep them out of direct sun and put them at the bottom of my bag.
 
azure said:
I always keep my meter and strips separate and not in a Frio. I worry they'd get damp.
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Me too but what about humidity? I've never done it before and I've made it this far. Guess I'll just stick with the insulin. Just saved some money! HA
 
Kristin251 said:
Me too but what about humidity? I've never done it before and I've made it this far. Guess I'll just stick with the insulin. Just saved some money! HA
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I don't know about humidity, but I've been to humid places and my meter has been ok. I always keep it in its case and pack it somewhere protected.

I keep my Frio just for insulin when I travel :)
 
Store test strips between +2 and +30 C, says on the tin.
Tin has good seal, but I would still worry about keeping it in a Frio
Don't know about my meter's heat tolerance. I keep it out of the midday sun in a zip bag inside another bag.
I only need to use Frio about once a year, :) but when I do I do. I can't get over Frio! Simple, clever, and it works so well for days to safeguard the insulin.
 
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