In order for insulin to offer the benefits we expect in the control of diabetes, it is necessary to take certain precautions:
- Insulin that is not in use should be kept in refrigeration (between 2 ° and 8 ° C).
- Avoid extreme temperatures:·Do not freeze
·Do not expose to the sun
·Nor at temperatures above 30 ° C - As of the date on which the insulin bottle is opened, it lasts 28 days. You can put a label on the bottle with the opening date so that you have it in mind.
- When leaving the trip do not leave the insulin in the suitcase or in the glove compartment of the car. Heat destroys the power of insulin.
- Do not use insulin whose expiration date has expired, even if the bottle has remained refrigerated or closed.
- Before injecting verify that the bottle or cartridge does not present:·Frost, clots or crystals
- If you use a pen for the administration of insulin, you must remove the needle after each application to avoid leakage of insulin or air entering the cartridge, this may affect the accuracy of the dose. Remember that the needles are disposable.
- The pen for the application of insulin that is in use should not be refrigerated; the insulin will be in good condition during the indicated period.Insulin cartridges R: duration 28 days
Cartridges with insulin premix: duration 10 days
Insulin cartridges N: duration 14 days