CAUSE OF DIABETES
Insulin as part of your diabetic supplies should always be stored in a refrigerator, however once you open it up it can be stored at room temperature. Room temperature insulin usually feels more comfortable when injected and remains good for 30 days after opening. It feels better than putting in ice cold or even cold insulin. When you travel you really shouldn’t check your supplies for various reasons mainly due to the fact that your luggage can be lost, and storage compartments are often extremely cold. You should always check the expiration date on your insulin and never use it beyond its expiration date. You should look and check your insulin before using it and if something looks off with the color or you feel weird about it do not use. In certain types of diabetes, there is not enough insulin available. Insulin attaches to the outside of most of your body cells and allows glucose to enter. There are a few different types of insulin. They are categorized as rapid-acting, intermediate-acting, and long-acting. Rapid-acting and short-acting insulin start to act very quickly after you inject them and they only last a short time. They are usually taken to prevent an abnormal rise in glucose levels after eating. Intermediate and long-acting insulin have a gradual and longer effect on blood glucose levels.