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Q: What is the best way to store lantus, when I travel to a 3rd world country for 2 weeks

What is the best way to store lantus, when I travel to a 3rd world country for 2 weeks? There is no electricity, refrigeration etc...

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10/ 4/08 12:53pm

Katr-

 

Just like Jam said you do not have to store your insulin in the refrigerator.  If you are like me worried about traveling and insulin supplies, I would recommend a carrying case with a cold pak. The ADA (american diabetes association) has information about insulin storage on their site. Have a great vacation.

 

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10/ 3/08 2:30pm

You can take a cooling pack.

Did you know that insulin does NOT have to be in a fridge? I keep mine just in my room at normal temp and it works just fine.

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9/20/09 8:12am

What is the best way to store lantus, when I travel over 30 hrs by flight, and to a 3rd world

country for 3 weeks, There is no electricity, refrigeration, etc.

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