Keeping insulin cool in the Summer

[Trina_P]

Hi all, I was diagnosed last July so have successfully navigated through one summer with Type 1 Diabetes. However, this year I'm lucky enough to be going to Mexico in August and I must admit I'm getting pretty worried about keeping my insulin cool.

I have a Frio pack which was handy last year, but I am worried about how well it'll work if the temperatures are as hot as they will be in sunny Cancun.

I came across this funding page before https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/insulin-angel-the-smart-medication-tracker which is exactly the sort of thing I'm looking for but unfortunately can only become a reality if they get the money they need. Do you know of anything else like this around? Also, any tips on travelling in hot climates with diabetes?

Thanks.

 

[catherinecherub]

There are some tips in this thread.

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/travelling-for-months-with-type-1-diabetes-questions.48840/#

and there is an article about Insulin Angel on the website of DCUK.

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2015...perature-of-diabetes-medication-94040773.html

I am sure others will be willing to give advice re the travelling.

 

[Trina_P]

Brilliant, thanks. Reading that other thread has got me wanting to go travelling again now

 

[peejay 37]

I have used Frio coolers for approx seven years to keep my insulins cool in the cab of my transit van all over Western Europe and never had a problem except for over soaking have no fears they are brilliant.

But to be sure check with Fiio customer services