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Originally Posted by VanDamage ok is it with lantus only or the same rules apply for novalog and short acting insulinno fridge? | All insulins need to be kept between 45 and 80 degrees Fehrheight. Any hotter or colder and the insulin breaks down. Basically keeping it in the glove box of your car on a hot summer day at an amusement park is a bad idea.
With Lantus though special care has to be taken. A vial of Lantus once opened will only last about 30 days. It has something to do with air hitting it and the temperature it's kept at. Some users experience a longer life of a vial of Lantus if they keep it refrigerated at all times except for maybe 15 minutes before giving a shot of it. Most users however though use a vial faster than 30 days, so it's not really a problem. Only a problem if you decide to keep a vial at home and one at work for emergencies.
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