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Is It Ok To Fill Up A Bunch Of Tandem Cartridges And Keep Them In The Fridge When Traveling?

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Punta Gorda, FL
August 10, 2024
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When traveling with type 1 diabetes, it's important to properly store your insulin and supplies. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Proper Storage: Insulin should be kept between 40 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a bag with insulation, an insulin cooling case, or ice packs can help maintain this Show Full Answer

When traveling with type 1 diabetes, it's important to properly store your insulin and supplies. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Proper Storage: Insulin should be kept between 40 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a bag with insulation, an insulin cooling case, or ice packs can help maintain this temperature range.
- Avoid Humidity: Do not store insulin in humid environments like the bathroom, as humidity can reduce its effectiveness.
- Travel Tips: Insulin should never go in checked luggage due to the low temperatures in the plane hold. Always carry it in your carry-on bag.

For specific advice on filling and storing tandem cartridges, consult your healthcare provider.

August 10, 2024
A myT1Dteam Member

I would not recommend this. As insulin warms to room temperature it releases bubbles (a chemical reaction to the change in temperature), so you could end up with air in the line when you use a pre-filled cartridge like this.
I do sometimes prefill a cartridge if say, I know my insulin is going to run out before I get home from work. I will then fill a cartridge that morning and carry it with me so I can change it out after I dose for lunch. This way, I don't have to refrigerate the cartridge.

October 15, 2024

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