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Hi Diamonds,

Can be a problem with our summer (makes a change), instructions say should keep under 30˚c. But I use a Frio pouch generaly and when very hot weather, a 12v small fridge that can plug in your car on long journeys. Though my insulin pen that is in use should be left out of the fridge, according to instructions, I have had the odd one 'go off'. So perhaps just keep it cool.

If you are worried, check with your care team, temperatures may affect different types of insulin in various ways? I am on Humalog Mix 25 that seems pretty ok in warm conditions.

Diamonds said:

We are going down to Paington in devon on Saturday do i need to keep my insulin cool in a cool pack 6 or more hours travelling.

I am also changing to diabetes care at chesterfield instead of sheffield.
My appointment is on 8th of august so hopefully will get better care than i did at sheffield with Maxine.

Diamonds500.

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Welcome to the forum @Diamonds. Yes, keep your insulin cool but not too chilled. If it freezes it is no longer useful. Have a good trip.

Diamonds said:

We are going down to Paington in devon on Saturday do i need to keep my insulin cool in a cool pack 6 or more hours travelling.

I am also changing to diabetes care at chesterfield instead of sheffield.
My appointment is on 8th of august so hopefully will get better care than i did at sheffield with Maxine.

Diamonds500.

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Exposure to temperature extremes and direct sunlight will have detrimental effects on insulin and many other medications. Transport them with care.