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Originally Posted by VanDamage i was always told that i had to keep my lantus and novalog cool,so i bought a small cooler like one of those hand held ones at target and the gel pack that freezes works great. hey btw i really dont have to keep it refrigerated all the time? |
Top 5 diabetes myths
5) you can't drink alcohol
4) it's ok to throw out needles in the regular trash so long as you put them in a coke bottle
3) you can never procreate
2) you can't reuse lancets
1) insulin must be refrigerated at all times
insulin needs to be protected from temperature extreems... we don't live at temperature extremes. In your house, in your office, in your car (so long as you've got a car with a/c) your insulin will be fine. A good rule of thumb is: if you are comfortable, your insulin will be comfortable. I keep my stockpile of insulin in the fridge and then keep my "in use" stash out for the whole time I'm using it. I think I had ONE bottle go off one summer, it was really hot out, and I went to a picnic and didn't put my bag in the shade. The good news? If your insulin goes off you'll know immediately 'cause your numbers will go crazy.
