How to store insulin in use: -Insulin currently in use by the person with diabetes does not need to be stored in the fridge -An injection of cold insulin will hurt -Human insulin is stable at 25 °C for 6 weeks and at 37 °C for 4 weeks -The insulin, however, must be kept away from direct sunlight and be kept in a cool place -Analogues will maintain stability for 4 weeks at temperatures of 30 °C and lower. -Re-suspend insulin by rolling the vial gently between the two hands; AVOID vigorous shaking, as this will destroy the insulin molecules How to store insulin which is not in use: -Keep insulin in the fridge at 4-8 °C. -Human insulin is stable for 30 months from the manufacturing date at these temperatures, compared to 24 months for analogues -Store the insulin in a separate container, at the bottom of the fridge and away from the freezer compartment. -Do not store insulin in the fridge door, as this will cause exposure to fluctuating temperatures. -Insulin must not be frozen. This may appear to be perfectly acceptable once it has defrosted, but changes in the crystalline structure cause it’s action profile to be unpredictable. -The expiry date is printed on each insulin vial, penfill or penset
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000
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