How much do you know about insulin refrigerated bag ?

Insulin is sensitive to temperature

❁ 2-8℃: Diabetic easy carrying case can maintain the activity of insulin with the least loss. In this environment, the physiological activity of insulin can be maintained for 2-3 years.

❁ 30-50℃: All kinds of insulin will partially fail, and the color and structure will change. Regular insulin is reduced by 50% after 18 months, and long-acting and intermediate-acting insulin is reduced by 10% to 15% after 18 months. If the temperature rises further, the rate of insulin inactivation will increase significantly.

❁ 55-60℃: Never expose it to strong sunlight, all kinds of insulin will quickly lose efficacy. Therefore, diabetic patients should pay special attention to the storage of insulin, too high or too low temperature can destroy insulin. If you often carry it with you, it is recommended to buy a cool bag for insulin or a refrigerated box to avoid the influence of fluctuating temperature on insulin activity.

1. Unopened insulin: keep it away from light and refrigerate Unopened insulin should be stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 2°C-8°C without strong sunlight and freezing, so as to prevent the activity of the drug from being destroyed and affecting the efficacy. The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is low, and it is best to store insulin in the refrigerator door. Remember not to put insulin in the freezer, otherwise the insulin will be destroyed and cannot be used. Unopened insulin can be stored until the shelf life printed on the box. For insulin stored in the refrigerator, warm the insulin to room temperature before using it for the first time. After putting the refill into the syringe, keep it at room temperature. Do not store it in the refrigerator to prevent liquid spillage.

1. Unpacked insulin: no need to refrigerate, it needs to be used up within 4 weeks Does the opened insulin need to be refrigerated? Manydiabetic will also store the opened insulin in the refrigerator, which is more secure. In fact, the insulin in use can be stored at room temperature (about 25 ℃), but pls do remind toavoid the sun. Even in the summer,Diabetic can put the insulin in use in a cool place at home.If the insulin injection is repeatedly placed in a cold and hot environment,it is more likely to fail. The storage time of opened insulin should not exceed 4 weeks.

2. Travelling out with insulin: you should carry it with you and don’t check it by plane

People with diabetes should carry their insulin with them when flying by plane, and do not check it in their luggage. At the same time, be sure to check your luggage before carrying insulin on the plane. Do not put insulin together with heat sources such as hot drinks and tablets.The Diabetic who drive vehicles should also carry insulin with them when they leave the vehicle, and avoid leaving them in the car, so as to avoid the surrounding environment causing high temperature in the car and affecting the efficacy of insulin.