How to store insulin pen or insulin cartridge
① Unused insulin pen or insulin cartridge
② Insulin in use cartridge
It is unnecessary to put the insulin into the refrigerator after use so that the insulin is more stable and easier to mix. At room temperature (about 20 ℃, no more than 25-30 ℃), the insulin cartridge can be stored for 30 days.
③ Insulin pen with an insulin cartridge
It is also unnecessary to put it into the refrigerator after use, otherwise, the alternation of cold and hot will damage the insulin pen, reduce the overall usability and sensitivity, and cause mechanical failure. In addition, it may also lead to insulin leakage or air backflow. It will not only affect the injection dose but also cause pollution, leading to potential safety hazards.
④ The insulin pen that you carry when you travel can be packed in the incubator and carried with you. Never check it with your luggage.