Insulin is fine to be kept at room temperature for a month officially, and likely even a little longer unofficially, so no problem.If I go away for 14 days I need to carry at least 8 pens Humilin and Humalog Kwikpens but trying to keep them all cold on the plane is a nightmare my question is do they really need to be kept cold. For that short period
If I go away for 14 days I need to carry at least 8 pens Humilin and Humalog Kwikpens but trying to keep them all cold on the plane is a nightmare my question is do they really need to be kept cold. For that short period
Thank you I thought that was right but there is always some company trying to persuade me to buy a cold packInsulin is fine to be kept at room temperature for a month officially, and likely even a little longer unofficially, so no problem.
It doesn't like temperatures over 28 or 30 degrees. No problem on the plane but if you go somewhere hot you could use a Frio pouch.
Insulin does not need to be kept cold.
if you read the leaflet that comes in the box, you will see that it is designed to remain at room temperature for a month.
So, provided you are not leaving your insulin in direct sunlight, it is fine during your travel.
If you are going on holiday, take care about putting it in a fridge. Some hotel fridges can be too strong and will freeze the insulin. This is worse than just leaving them in an air conditioned room.
You may want to look into getting reusable pens.
8 cartridges will take up far less space on your luggage than 8 pens.
Plus they are more robust and produce less waste.
You can request the prescription to be changed. Many people do because the reusable pens are so much better.I used to have reusable pens it was my diabetic nurse who put me on all in one pens without any discussion with me
Yea I intend toYou can request the prescription to be changed. Many people do because the reusable pens are so much better.
Yea I intend to
I have a do all pouch that takes my blood sugar equipment, and has cooling with room for 2 pens and 2 ice bags. Look on Medio ..I love my little pouch. If you are still worried speak to airline they usually have an area where it can be stored or I bought a small cooler (mini fridge) that connects to wifi/Internet that holds my insulin on long journeys. If you do get one you must notify the company that you are travelling withInsulin is fine to be kept at room temperature for a month officially, and likely even a little longer unofficially, so no problem.
It doesn't like temperatures over 28 or 30 degrees. No problem on the plane but if you go somewhere hot you could use a Frio pouch.
I would NEVER do this.If you are still worried speak to airline they usually have an area where it can be stored
Antje77: - I find the Frio pouch absolutely useless. I'm still looking for something that works!!Insulin is fine to be kept at room temperature for a month officially, and likely even a little longer unofficially, so no problem.
It doesn't like temperatures over 28 or 30 degrees. No problem on the plane but if you go somewhere hot you could use a Frio pouch.
I am surprised by that. I have used Frio in many countries where there are no fridges available. For example, I trekked and camped through the Moroccan desert in the summer, I have spent time outside in Dubai at over 40 degrees, I have taken insulin to Miami where I spent hours walking in the direct sun, ... and had no problems keeping my insulin cool enough.Antje77: - I find the Frio pouch absolutely useless. I'm still looking for something that works!!
I love them because they work well, and they only need some water, no icepacks or electricity.Antje77: - I find the Frio pouch absolutely useless. I'm still looking for something that works!!
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