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Can Frozen Insulin Still Be Used?
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Can Frozen Insulin Still Be Used?

What Happens if Insulin Freezes? Can It Still Be Used? For those living with diabetes, insulin is a lifeline. But what happens if insulin freezes? Can it still be used? Insulin is a delicate med...
Commonly used insulin pens in the United States and their characteristics

Commonly used insulin pens in the United States and their characteristics

1. NovoLog FlexPen (by Novo Nordisk) Advantages: It offers rapid-acting insulin, which starts working relatively quickly after injection, helping to manage post-meal blood sugar spikes effecti...
Do you know which drugs need to be refrigerated for preservation?

Do you know which drugs need to be refrigerated for preservation?

Carrying and Storing Refrigerated Drugs: Key Details for Protecting Health In our daily lives, some drugs require special storage conditions – refrigeration for preservation. The active ingredients...
When carrying insulin and other medications, how can we choose a suitable storage container?

When carrying insulin and other medications, how can we choose a suitable storage container?

I. Consider Temperature Control 1. Thermal Insulation Performance Select a container with good thermal insulation performance, especially in hot weather or for long trips. This can prevent insulin...
What are the precautions when carrying insulin and other medications?

What are the precautions when carrying insulin and other medications?

I. Preparations before traveling 1. Communication with the healthcare team Obtain extra supplies of medications, device spares, and backups from the healthcare team. Request prescriptions for ex...
Traveling With Diabetes
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Traveling With Diabetes

Pre-Travel Health Check Before traveling, have a complete health check to ensure your diabetes is under control. This also allows time to get any necessary vaccines and recover from any side effect...