insulin stored in a hot car

Hi Nana Monster, this is what I found online: /www.canadianinsulin.com/humalog-storage-temperature/

(When it says between 2 and 8 degrees celsius that is between 35.6 and 46.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Under 30 degrees celsius would be under 86 degrees F.)

I mean it's just common sense not to leave it in a hot car. You can get a small cooler with an ice pack inside or something.

Please ask your doctor or your pharmacist. If you can't get hold of your doctor, ask your pharmacist. Pharmacists would know.

Hi Nana:

Every Diabetic asks these questions and more when they are dxd. and after they start Insulin.

Insulin doesn't heal since it's a product. If you have bruises or bleeding after a shot, that means
you hit a vein. We have lots of veins. Some are visible, some are hidden but still hittable. The pain normally leaves after a few hours.

If you hit a "nerve" then the pain will be extreme and last longer. Hadn't heard of two weeks though. Maybe two days. If I hit a nerve, I remove the needle and find another spot to inject the Insulin.

If you have swelling or a minor lump under the skin after a shot, that means that you didn't put the needle in far enough and/or you use quite a bit of insulin which takes some time to absorb and may feel tender to touch. We use as much as we need to. If I use 14 or 16 units of one Insulin like basal(long acting), then I will divide it into 2 shots. According to Dr. Bernstein, we shouldn't inject more than 7 units in one shot because of the above reasons. I will do 8 units sometimes which works out okay too.

Other medications can also cause bruising, lumps on skin or bad taste in the mouth.

Congratulations on your new A1c. That's Fantastic and way more healthy.

Oh Quack!! Where did you get the idea to give Insulin below the knees? No wonder your leg has been in pain so long. I've heard of a few people who injected in the calve area(I wouldn't) but that is not a suggested area. Especially, if a person runs or walks too much afterward or takes a hot or warm shower or bath afterwards. That would bring sugar down too fast.

I've also heard of some women giving shots in their boobs. Not a good idea either. Nor is some men giving shots in their chest area especially when having a hot or warm shower soon after. Will bring the sugar level down way too fast. My hubby has given some shots in the shoulder areas because I got a rash on my thighs(not related to injections) and I had used my stomach area too much through the years.

Areas for injections: back of arms between elbows and shoulders. Slightly above and on butt and hip areas, if you can reach. Having someone give you shots is good too. Stomach area: I use above, below and beside - 2 inches away from belly button in each direction. Thighs, on sides, tops, 3-4 inches above knees, depending how much fat each person has on their thighs. As mentioned, I have not used my calves. If desperate, I may but me thinks that would hurt too. I would NOT give injections into any lumps already on my body, if I had any. Or on scar tissue.

(See the live link at the end of this post) Sorry, you'll have to copy and paste into your browser. I haven't been on a forum before where the link isn't automatic. ( know!)

There is a product called Emla cream. It lessens pain if a person puts it on injection spots already decided upon. Put on injection spots, 1 hour before the injections.

The skelaxin does not cause bad breath. Neither does the oxycodone. But the oxycodone does cause dry mouth which can cause bad breath. Dry mouth or prolonged high blood sugars can cause gum disease which can cause bad breath. But if your Doctor says some rare people may get bad breath from Insulin and you may be one of them. So be it.

Oh, good for you. I love taking photos of animals.

This is ms Ouchie's link about injection site:

/www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316618.php

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