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Has my Insulin gone off? Eeek

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I might be over panicking slightly (easy to do) but got back Monday night for a lovely weekend in Tuscany. I did get a Frio pack but didnt use it as the weather was not meant to be all that great and the room was not overly hot.. although the temperature did get up to 30/32 degrees- lovely! Since back my BS has been going up when it normally wouldnt do... l just had some novorapid to bring it down and its been nearly half an hour- it should have dropped to lower than it has.
Im wondering if the hot weather has made all my Insulin go off?? Im kicking myself now for not using the Frio pack. First time away with Diabetes- o man!! Any advice? I guess if tomorrow morning its gone high again maybe just get rid of these and put in new Insulin into my pens? But hate to waste them! I have only had Diabetes for 2 months and got things nice and steady and normal ahhh so dont want it going high- but then think o maybe the Insulin isnt off maybe it is something else.. but is it more than likely that the Insulin is off?
Thank you in advance!!
 
Taken from Lifescan website.


Insulin storage

Different types of insulin have different storage needs, so always read the information that comes with your insulin. The following tips are a good general guideline to ensure you are storing your insulin safely.

* Always check the expiry date on your insulin bottle or cartridge before using it.
* Injecting cold insulin can be uncomfortable, so keep the insulin you are using at room temperature. It is generally safe to store insulin at room temperature for up to four weeks.
* Store your spare insulin supplies in the fridge at 4A8A°C (39A46A°F) to keep it fresh.
* Don't put your insulin too close to the freezer compartment in the fridge because it cannot withstand temperatures below 2°C (36°F).
* Don't expose insulin to strong light or heat, such as the sunlight in a car or the heat of a sauna. Insulin loses its effect when it is stored at temperatures above 25A30°C (77°F-86°F -).
* If you find yourself in a hot climate without a fridge, keep your insulin cool by storing it in a cooled thermos flask or wrapped in a cold, moist flannel.
* Never use insulin that has become discolored, has a frosty coating on the inside of the vial or is cloudy if it is usually clear.
 
It could have gone off. At least you had a great holiday!

Your plan to repeat and replace (if necessary) sounds a good one.
 
haha very true! Thanks! :) A weekend of sunbathing in 30 degrees and 3hr lunch and dinners with amazing food and wine!! Mmmm.
I am going to put in new catridges tonight... spending today running up and down the stairs to try to keep BS down! ;) At least its not a boring life... :) x
 
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