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Keeping insulin out of the fridge

alexhill05

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
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?
 
Can you not get a cheap mini fridge? They are perfect for storing insulin.
 
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.
 
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