[Diabetes-Talk] Traveling with insulin

[Patricia Maddix]

These are all good advice. It is correct that the current insulin that you are using can be kept at room temperature and for most insulins they are described as being good for 28 days. Your extra insulin which of course you will want to bring plenty of in case of a problem with the current one should be kept refrigerated. My doctor has told me that once any insulin has been kept at room temperature for a while that it needs to be used within 28 days and not repeatedly put in the refrigerator and then warmed up again to room temperature. I have a small lunch size ice chest that I put a frozen ice packet in when on travel days along with my lunch and other food and then I always make sure I have a refrigerator or honor  bar in my room to keep my extra insulin until traveling home again.  Be sure to not put your insulin vile or pens directly on the ice pack as if the insulin freezes it ruins it. I always have a little towel or some crumpled up paper towels to separate them.
Patricia

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> On Jun 16, 2022, at 5:53 PM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Danielle,
> 
> You don't mention if your insulin needs to be kept cold once you start using it. 
> 
> Most insulin do not need refrigeration and should be fine while running around. If the type of insulin needs constant refrigeration you will need a cooler type pack and either a jell pack that is frozen or blue ice to keep it cold.
> 
> You should also check with the hotel to be sure you have a refrigerator in your room if that is also needed and tell the hotel you need it for medication.
> 
> Hopefully there is a refrigerator or you will have to get ice from the ice machine in the ice bucket to keep it cool.
> 
> Hope this somewhat answers your question.
> 
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> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Traveling with insulin
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> Hi everyone,
> My name is Danielle McCann and I have type two diabetes. I was looking at different ways to keep my insulin fresh during national convention and was wondering if anyone has suggestions. I’ve looked at the cooling caps and the pouches that have ice packs in them but I’m not sure if those would be the best option as I will have my insulin with me while I am running around the convention. It’s so nice to be part of the group. Looking forward to meeting folks through the listserv and at convention. 
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