Is an icebox cool enough for insulin 24/7?

[Naio]

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 to be cold enough? I had it in there with ice packs and frozen food...which did not stay frozen.

Help???

[2lazy4U]

A quick Google search turned this up first thing (note temps are in Celsius):

How long can you keep insulin out of the refrigerator?
Insulin that is not in use should be stored in the refrigerator. If refrigeration is not possible, it can be kept at room temperature [15-25 degrees C] for 28 days. The in use vial may be kept at room temperature [15-25 degrees C] for 28 days.

[Naio]

Oh my goodness, my vet said it could not last 30 minutes at room temp! I clearly need to look into that.

And I do have a temp gun... I keep forgetting :).

Thanks, youse guys.

[2lazy4U]

I had a diabetic dog and really went to extreme lengths to keep the insulin properly refrigerated, until I met a woman who does diabetic education, and she said room temps were fine. Never had a problem after that - the dog lived for 4 years with her insulin at room temps. Sure made my life easier.

[2oldman]

One of those infrared thermometers might be good for that.

Google: insulin storage temp

[Johno02]

Use a thermometer in with it. Most insulins can be maintained a room temperature(comfortable for humans) for 30 day after opening. 40-60 degrees is fine. Thermographis sensors are available that will show if temps rise above a certain amount. My insulin bottles that are in use sit on a shelf in our S&B bedroom from when they are opened until used. (about a week). Read the instruction sheet that is with the insulin.