Florida Pumpers

[jeggeman31]

Okay I will be visiting Florida for 2 1/2 weeks to 3 weeks in June.

Have a few things to ask

Do I need to do anything special about the insulin in my pump with the heat if I am going to be outside most of the day ?
I keep my open vial of insulin in my "man purse" Should I not carry it with me ?


Thanks

[Cinnabon]

Some have stated that they turn it inside of their clothes. I purchased a Frio cooler and it was great at the beach. No matter what, I always carry the open vial and a syringe, but I believe there are probably many coolers that fits it all.

http://www.medicool.com/diabetes/diabetes_travel_frio?medid=g1&gclid=CLu4h-eww4QCFS9uFQod_il2dg

[psilocybin]

i work in a -40 degree freezer times, no problems with anything. probly in there for about an hour at a time. i put my pump under my clothing obviously..no idea if heat efffects it

[nantomsuethom]

Thomas uses Novolog in his pump and it doesn't seem to be affected by the heat. He is out in the heat a lot. He also keeps an open vial of insulin in his "kit" that he keeps with him at all times (even if he goes to the neighbors).
I think you will be fine.

[Cyborg]

Make sure to not leave the extra vial of insulin in your car without it being in a cooler with ice. The inside temp of a car sitting in the Florida sun can get extremely high.

Man purse, lol... Reminds me of a Seinfeld episode. :)