Is an icebox cool enough for insulin 24/7?
My cat is the diabetic in the family. I stored his insulin in a cooler for the first time, yesterday and last night, and was surprised how much warmer it was than the S&B fridge. Is it really going ...
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A true Ice box is 33 degrees. this is generally cooler than the Residential fridge.. I store my insulin in an RV fridge (Usually around 35-40 and yes I monitor)
Insulin can be stored at room temp for a period of time.. Just what the period is depends on the type of insulin.. Your pharmicist can tell you the Room temp storage for YOUR insulin or you can go to community.compuserve.com/diabetes If that link will work for you (If not I have a longer verson) and the folks there will figure it out.
More information I do have.. lots and lots more. Learned the hard way on some and via tons of research on the rest.
Insulin can be stored at room temp for a period of time.. Just what the period is depends on the type of insulin.. Your pharmicist can tell you the Room temp storage for YOUR insulin or you can go to community.compuserve.com/diabetes If that link will work for you (If not I have a longer verson) and the folks there will figure it out.
More information I do have.. lots and lots more. Learned the hard way on some and via tons of research on the rest.
