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Type 1 Transporting Insulin

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Chloe Maya

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I am moving to Dubai for 6 months and have Type 1 Diabetes, was wondering if anyone knows a good way to transport the unused pens that need to be refrigerated?? Should I get a cool box? Didn’t know if anyone has any recommendations,

Chloe
 
Hi @Chloe Maya, If you look at the information pamphlet in the package of insulin you will see that it is supposed to be stored between 2 and 8 degrees C. But any insulin you have taken out of the fridge to use is quoted as being effective for 28 (or 30) days if not exposed to > 30 degrees C. (or frozen).
There are threads on this site under travel (see search box top righthand side) about small fridges for travelling but the question is always about reliability, freight costs, airline regulations etc.. Can you be sure that the fridge if used did keep your insulin at the correct temperature or would it be better to see what, if any, reciprocal healthcare arrangements exist between UK and Dubai. (the Embassies will know). Take out health (and travel insurance insurance) if need be and ensure that your insulins are available in Dubai.
 
If you are travelling from Britain and will be away for more than 3 months, you may not be entitled to free prescriptions.
See
https://prescribing.wiltshireccg.nhs.uk/?wpdmdl=30

"• Doctors should not provide an NHS script for conditions that may possibly arise whilst the patient is away, such as traveller’s diarrhoea. Persons who have left the UK, or who are intending to leave the UK, for more than 3 months are not normally allowed to continue to be registered with a practice
• The NHS accepts responsibility for supplying ongoing medication for temporary periods abroad of up to 3 months. If a person is going to be abroad for more than three months then all that the patient is entitled to at NHS expense is a sufficient supply of his/her regular medication in order to get to their destination, where they should then find an alternative supply of that medication
• Prescribing long-term for a patient who will not be in contact with the GP could put the doctor at risk of litigation in the event of a medical problem. GPs retain clinical responsibility as long as they are prescribing treatment for their patients. Patients could raise a legal case against their doctor if they were inadequately monitored and experienced side effects of treatment whilst abroad"
 
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