Insulin Queston
I take medicorman 2Xd, Acrobos before each meal and a sliding scale of insulin. Some days I do not use insulin and I need to know how long it is safe to use. The hospital told me its good (with refridgeration) until the expiration date. The Pharmasist told me its only good for 28 days. Usually at the end of 28 days I have about a quarter of the vial still and have to throw it out…What is the safe time limit?
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Do you mean acarbose and metformin? Anyway, the time insulin stays good depends on the type. Most is only good for 28 days or less after you start using it but it will stay good in the fridge up to the expiration date if it's unopened. Have you thought about using insulin pens? They are more expensive than vials but come in smaller amounts per pen so you wouldn't throw any away.
No had never thought about the pens…i have an appointment coming up and will talk to dr about them. Drs don't realize how expensive some meds are. And i did mean metforman and acarbose…spelling is not one of my things…i use novilin. ty for the information.
With novolin you have 30 days once opened. Not a lot more but every little helps.
yes that is true. Not sure the pens would work for me. Aren't they premeasued doess? I am on a sliding scasle. sometimes i take only 4 units..others over 10. Its never the same.
I use Lantus® SoloSTAR® Pens they come prefilled. An easy-to-use knob lets you dial in the dose from 1 to 80 units up or down. You can learn more about Lantus at http://www.lantus.com/default.aspx. They also have a $25 off coupon for your first prescription on their website.
Thank you very much for the web site. I will talk to my dr about it and see what he thinks. I like the idea of not having to fiill the syringes..sometimes my eyes are not good. :)