for how long can the insulin pen be out of the refrigerator? if i forgot it out overnight what would happen if i took it after that?
1/10/09 7:11pm
Jasmine-
Hello! If you forgot to place your insulin pen in the frige, don't worry it's ok to use. You just want to make sure you keep your unopened pens stored in the frige. I use to think insulin had to be refrigerated but my Endo said it didn't.
Cherise
Community Moderator
1/10/09 4:30pm
I store my insulin cartridges in the fridge. Once it is in the pen it is kept out on my work surface so I don't forget to take it. Eac penfill lasts about 5 days. I have been told that this is O.K.
2/ 5/09 2:07pm
Once your insulin pens are open they are fine out of the fridge for 28 days.
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