Transporting meds & test supplies

[Imp]

We are travelling in 90 plus degree weather. When reading storage instructions on prescription and testing strips.. it says room temperature with a max of 77 to 85 degrees. I thought of putting them in the frig, but that is too cold. We ended up putting everything in cooler bags and take them back and forth from the truck to 5th wheel, wherever the a/c is going. I am interested in knowing what others have done...

[Mrs. CountryGuy]

Myrna, So far, I have not had to deal with excess heat or cold while in Tana with the test strips.

Actually, I had not thought of this, thanks for posting it.

Sounds to me, like you have come up with a good answer, I will be watching this thread.

[stiles watson]

We medical supplies in a drawer. The temperature in drawers is not as high as the room air. Other than that, we do nothing special.

[jpkelpe]

Keep the insulin in a insulated pack with a "blue ice" during the day when away from "home". We don't leave the pack in the vehicle because it gets waaayy too hot in there for it. The heat doesn't seem to make any difference in the test strips, we just keep the extras in a closet.

[MuddyPaws]

My 'rule of thumb' is that if I'm comfortable, my meds & strips are comfortable too.

Strips exposed to heat 'for short periods of time' probably won't be damaged much. Leave them in a hot car for a week and they are quite literally 'toast'. Some pharmaceuticals are more temprature tolerant than others. There is a wealth of information on the web. drugs.com, drugstore.com, etc.

Strips & meters are typically accurate +/- 10-15 percent to begin with. If you have questions about exposure to heat I strongly suggest you call the manufacturers 800 number.

Russ. Retired from J&J and LifeScan Mar 2009.

[Waynem]

Something I never gave any thought to.

Thanks.

[deadeye]

I just put my insulin in the frig and call it good except for the bottle that I am using. I have it in a pouch and it is close to me where ever I go. I have to have insulin every time I eat something. I been doing it for 40 years this year. Haven't had a problem yet. I also have to refridgerate ENBRIL for arthur.. ..JB

[Longwell]

Good posting query. Food for thoughts not thought before.
Thanks.
Larry

[ChuckD]

Yes it was food for thought as I just learned in June that I am dietabic. I am learning the whole process, right now I am controlling with diet but may be needing medication or insulin at some point. There are good point to think about.