I just read that the Lantus should stay cold!, Uh oh, I haven't been keeping it cold! ...?!
Question: I just read that the Lantus should stay cold!, Uh oh, I haven't been keeping it cold! ....?
is it going to hurt me in anyway not to refridgerate it.?Health Question & Answer
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hmmm it should be okay. keep the lantus your not using in the fridge but the one you have in your pen is fine to keep at room temperature. but you'll no if the stuff you have is working or not as to wether your blood sugars are higherHealth Question & Answer
No, it will not hurt you in anyway, but may render it less effective. If you notice you need more the further into the vial you get, then it is probably best to open a new vial and just remember to remove it, draw a dose and then put it back, that way only the drawn dosage is left to come up to room temp and is injected before it deteriorates.
I have been doing this for years without a problem.Health Question & Answer
I have been doing this for years without a problem.Health Question & Answer
It lasts longer when kept in the refrigerator but will not be harmful. The main effect is that it may not be as effective. If you blood sugars shoot up I'd consider using a new vial of Lantus.Health Question & Answer