I have insulin in the refrigerator if our power goes out can i use the cool packs to keep my insulin cool
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To keep items in the refrigerator cold as long as possible when the power goes out it is important to keep the door to the refrigerator closed as long as possible. The cool packs are just that cool - not cold. Out in the open air they only last about 5 minutes so they would only be a temporary measure at best.
1572481
Honestly I do not see why not, my husband also does insulin, his is delivered my mail in cool packs, I think the best would be to discuss first with your pharmacist to make absolutely sure.
1441811
My husband has this at the head of his bed. He is diabetic and prefers his apple juice or orange juice box and his water bottle colder than room temperature. He also keeps his glucose packet in there. Others have said that it is a glorified cooler but it does keep things about 30 degrees cooler than room temp.
26452
I have fallen asleep with the ice pack next to me in bed and it is still cool 5 or 6 hours later. It is not cold enough to use at that point. I have never had an ice pack that was so terrific.
486867
Depends on how long you leave it in the freezer. I normally can get two uses out of it before it has to be refrigerated again. It's really a great ice pack.
1771099
If you use cool or ice pack it will last most of the day if the stuff you have in it is cold
848225
I got both. the cooling wallet is what will keep the insulin cool. In my opinion it could be use by it self, but is a bit floppy not much room for insulin and syringes, but he could make it work. I use the case to hold everything.. even my test kit. Im thinking you could get one then add the case if needed. I use mine only when I go overnight somewhere. hope this is helpful
1167841
I put an extra cool pak in the supplies pocket and a thermometer in between two insulin pens. It was about 45 degrees after about 10 hours, which I think is OK. The insulin in the pens did not turn milky, which I understand to be the bad indicator.
320733
It has to be plugged in. Not worth the hassle. I have a FRIO cooling bag that works great. Just wet it and insulin stays cool all day. Wet it again and carry on.
906200
Just keeps them chilled in the heat and insulated in the cold. My son does not use pens, just viles and this bag keeps the insulin from getting too hot or cold in summer and winter.
1401660
Put it in the freezer to get frozen and put insulin in it to keep cold on trips.
408507
It holds insuline for more than 12 hours in weather conditions less than 27C. I could not tellthe temp inside, but I use it to travel (trips that are more than 12 h) and haven´t had any problems with my insuline (Apidre and Lantus).
1711908
The insulin pens stay cool up to 12 hours. My husband also uses the cold blocks you can purchase at many drug stores. As the gel pack started to leak.
1842024
We place frozen ice packs in the Tote for very short executions out of the house. So that the ice pack does not melt in the Tote, we will store the Tote, along with the ice pack and insulin, in refrigerator. Not sure if this is answering your question, but obviously you do not want to freeze the insulin.
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I left them frozen. however, it truly depend what you are trying to keep cold and where you are. I kept the packs frozen because I was traveling through AZ and CA in the summertime. We are supposed to keep the insulin cold, but not frozen. Maybe you can keep the bottles or pens near the area but not touching?
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Hi I love this item yes u freeze the blue and it lasts for hours.I use mine for insulin.u freeze only the blue insert.hope it helps
1021021
I've never put mine in the fridge. I do have larger herbal pillow packs that can be used hot or cold, but I only use this room temp, which is, for me, more relaxing.
1334032
Ice packs would keep any food items cooler. Based on the presumption that a full freezer keeps items cold longer in a power outage, the more ice packs will keep food cold longer.Putting the bag in the freezer prior to going to the store would provide minimal to zero increase in the efficiency of the bag.