Keeping insulin out of the fridge

alexhill05 · Oct 20, 2015

For the last few months I haven't owned a fridge, that's not going to change anytime soon either.

Since I was fairly recently diagnosed with type 1 my insulin requirement change making it pretty difficult to spot if the insulin has spoilt.

Do you think the insulin will be fine? Is there much I can do except buy a frio wallet?

MH2010 · Oct 20, 2015

Can you not get a cheap mini fridge? They are perfect for storing insulin.

TorqPenderloin · Oct 20, 2015

It's my understanding that unrefridgerated insulin is good for about a month (28 days). It's also my understanding that it doesn't necessarily "spoil" it just loses its potency.

Also, a Frio wallet isn't going to help it last any longer. The only thing it will do is prevent it from overheating and losing its potency faster.

Daibell · Oct 20, 2015

Hi. You really do need a fridge; see if you can get a very small one that keeps the insulin below 8 deg C

Keeping insulin out of the fridge

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