Extreme Heat

Aggie06 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-20-2007, 01:11 PM

For those of you in warmer climates, does the extreme heat affect the insulin in your pump?

I live in Texas and I could easily be outside in 100+ degree weather all day. Does the insulin break down quickly enough to cause concern?

Cyborg · #2 (**permalink**) 01-20-2007, 03:51 PM

I've been out on the ocean fishing all day with my pump and haven't had any problems. It gets quite hot here in Florida also. I've been pumping for nearly a year without heat issues.

JungleJim · #3 (**permalink**) 01-20-2007, 08:44 PM

I live in Texas also and have been pumping 3 years with no problems. My Dr knew I was outside a lot in the summer and switched me from Humalog to Novolog , she said that Novolog was more heat tolerant. I couldn't tell any difference between the two in my numbers.

someone · #4 (**permalink**) 01-20-2007, 09:05 PM

I live in Texas as well.. you should be fine as long as you don't leave your pump in a black bag in the sun. Yes, I have done that before, and I did notice higher numbers.

If I am wearing the pump, I generally don't worry about it. There isn't really much I can do.

Gordonm · #5 (**permalink**) 01-21-2007, 07:00 AM

I was wondering the same thing as I spend a lot of time in the summer at the beach and in the heat. This is good news for me. I am using Humalog in my pump and was hoping thiswould not be a problem. Thanks for the info

Cyborg · #6 (**permalink**) 01-21-2007, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JungleJim

I live in Texas also and have been pumping 3 years with no problems. My Dr knew I was outside a lot in the summer and switched me from Humalog to Novolog , she said that Novolog was more heat tolerant. I couldn't tell any difference between the two in my numbers.

I also switched from Humalog to Novolog just before pumping. I like the Novolog better and it's nice to know that it is more heat tolerant...

caryj · #7 (**permalink**) 01-21-2007, 09:09 AM

I've taken Novolog in 110-degree heat (not in direct sunlight, in my pocket and backpack), for a full 14-hour day. Full heat range of 85-to-110 over the course of the day.

Novolog was fine. It's really the direct sunlight that'll kill it. If you feel fine, your insulin will probably be OK. Just make sure your clear insulin (Novolog, etc) didn't turn cloudy.

FrankDr · #8 (**permalink**) 01-21-2007, 10:23 AM

This summer I was doing work on my new home, which meant 95 to 105 outdoors, about the same indoors (untill the AC was connected) and at least 120+ working in the attic (couldn't do that very long).

I had more problems with lows from hard work than any insulin problem. I used the same pump cartridge for 5 or 6 days with no problems that I was aware of.

notme · #9 (**permalink**) 01-21-2007, 09:19 PM

I live in central California where our temps can reach 105-110 in the summer. I hike, kayak and hang out outside a lot in the summer. I have never had any problem with the insulin going bad in my pump. Only once have I had a canula come loose when I was very hot and sweaty. So, I guess my answer would be no.