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I have found an inexpensive way to store medicines such as Insulin without a fridge or a cool box.
A company called Frio produce a range of bags which have 'grains' in them. When the bag is submerged in cold water, or run under a cold tap the grains turn into a gel which keeps the medication inside it cold for up to 5 days. When you don't need the bag it dries out, the gel turns back into grains. It is reusable and an environmentally friendly way of keeping Insulins cool and out of the reach of little 'uns who may be raiding the fridge (I love my son but he is a little toad at times!)
The bags come in 4 colours (useful for us as my daughter has three different types of insulin and a glucagon injection kit!) and a range of sizes from pockets that are designed for eye drops (glaucoma medicines) to large wallets which can hold fully assembled insulin pens etc.
I realise that I sound like an advert, but it is a product that I've tried, tested and been impressed with! It may be a solution for those of you who are mobile and need to keep medications cool. The company is based in the UK, but you may have an equivalent over the pond.
Frio's website is: FRIO :: Home
A company called Frio produce a range of bags which have 'grains' in them. When the bag is submerged in cold water, or run under a cold tap the grains turn into a gel which keeps the medication inside it cold for up to 5 days. When you don't need the bag it dries out, the gel turns back into grains. It is reusable and an environmentally friendly way of keeping Insulins cool and out of the reach of little 'uns who may be raiding the fridge (I love my son but he is a little toad at times!)
The bags come in 4 colours (useful for us as my daughter has three different types of insulin and a glucagon injection kit!) and a range of sizes from pockets that are designed for eye drops (glaucoma medicines) to large wallets which can hold fully assembled insulin pens etc.
I realise that I sound like an advert, but it is a product that I've tried, tested and been impressed with! It may be a solution for those of you who are mobile and need to keep medications cool. The company is based in the UK, but you may have an equivalent over the pond.
Frio's website is: FRIO :: Home