Insulin cooler

[Ruthiemae50]

I need a cooler for my insulin...One small enough for my backpack that I take to the parks with me .Does anybody know of a good one?

 

[Mikey'swife]

Not sure if this an option but I have seen comercials for an injectible pen that does not require refrigeraton. may be a more convenient option.

 

[zurgswife]

FRIO packs are the best type of insulin holders. We've used them on Disney trips many times.


http://frioinsulincoolingcase.com/

Just remember open insulin can be room temperature for 28 days. Also, keeping them cool in the warm temperatures in Florida is all you need to do to make sure the insulin stays good.

 

[the4fishes]

Check with the manufacturer - most insulin does not need to be refrigerated if used within 30 days.

 

[jcano]

FRIO packs are the best type of insulin holders. We've used them on Disney trips many times.


http://frioinsulincoolingcase.com/

Just remember open insulin can be room temperature for 28 days. Also, keeping them cool in the warm temperatures in Florida is all you need to do to make sure the insulin stays good.

Just about to suggest these. Love them.

 

[PatsMom]

When I was on insulin, I used the frio pack when the weather was hot. In cool weather, I didnt' refrigerate my open insulin.

The frio packs are easy to use and work great to keep the in use stuff cool in hot weather. But I wouldn't trust them to keep my supply of extra unopened vials cool - those stay in the refrigerator until the day I will be opening them.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

I would suggest going to www.coolerconcept.com and looking at the Frio Cold Packs. There are several people in the disABILITIES forum, myself included, who use them.

These are gel packs that are water activated. They will keep the internal temperature at insulin-safe levels for over 40 hours. As the water evaporates you can just soak it in water for a few minutes to reactivate it. They come in various sizes.

For example, I have a "double wallet". Depending on what I am doing it will hold my Byetta pen as well as either a syringe with insulin in it or two insulin vials. And I tend to do at least five air round trips a year and have never had any problems with TSA over it.

 

[karliebug]

also, you could take your insulin to the first aid center at each park and ask them to refrigerate it for you until you need it. My DD used the injectible pen and loved the conveinece ot it.