Summit Medical Group - Health In The News - Health Tip: Store Insulin Properly

(HealthDay News) -- Insulin is a lifesaver for many people with diabetes, but it must be stored correctly.

The American Diabetes Association offers these guidelines for proper storage of insulin:

Insulin typically is stored in the refrigerator, but it may be more painful when injected this way. Insulin stored at room temperature will last about a month.
Don't keep your insulin in extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures.
Never keep insulin in the car, in direct sunlight or in the freezer.
Check the bottle's expiration date, and discard any insulin that's expired.
Inspect the bottle before inserting the syringe to make sure the insulin looks as it should.
Don't use insulin that has formed any crystals or clumps.

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