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<< Try the American Diabetes Association: http://www.ada.org. >>
I try, it was Amercican Dental Association...
CArinne Bruneton
[I am sorry. I should have checked the site. The correct address is
http://www.diabetes.org/default.htm but it is not very helpful. What they
say is :Storage and Safety of Insulin
Insulin makers advise storing insulin in the refrigerator, but using cold
insulin can make the shot more
painful. You can keep the bottle of insulin you are currently using at room
temperature or warm the
bottle by gently rolling it between your hands before you fill the syringe.
If you buy more than one bottle of insulin at a time, store the extra
bottles in the refrigerator until
you start to use them.
Never store insulin at very cold (under 36 degrees Fahrenheit) or very hot
(over 86 degrees
Fahrenheit) temperatures. Extreme temperatures destroy insulin. Do not put
your insulin in the
freezer or in direct sunlight.
Before using any insulin, check the expiration date. Insulin may lose
potency slightly if the bottle has
been used for more than 30 days. Look at the bottle closely to make sure the
insulin looks normal.
If you use Regular, it should be perfectly clear --no floating pieces or color.
If you use NPH or Lente, it should be cloudy, with no floating pieces or
crystals on the bottle. If
you find any problems, return the bottle of insulin for an exchange or refund.
So we need more information. RL Moderator]
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