Almost 80% of diabetics keep insulin at the proper temperature, which can damage them. In particular, these patients put the medication in the refrigerator, and it is too cold for him, the study showed.
Most of the victims of diabetes keep is extremely necessary for them the drug insulin at the proper temperature that may damage the medicine. It is established that up to 80% of patients put insulin in either the fridge too cold, or some boxes on the stove in the kitchen or bathroom where it’s too hot. All this adversely affects the strength of medication and its effect. In the study, involving 388 diabetics , researchers estimated the temperature of their insulin when stored in the refrigerator or in a special bag, which they carried. In 80% of cases the temperature was below or above the recommended.
The authors of a study from Germany warn that the victims of diabetes, without realizing it, make your insulin less effective. People definitely need to use thermometers in order to store the drug at proper temperature. Note that the conditions of prolonged storage of insulin have an impact on its effect in reducing blood sugar levels. This is especially important for victims of diabetes require regular injections of insulin several times a day. They need accurate dosage of this hormone that needs to operate as efficiently as possible.
Magicforum reminds us that insulin is a hormone that stimulates digestion and is produced by the pancreas. Unfortunately, in diabetics the organ produces no insulin or produces in insufficient quantities, or this hormone does not work properly in the body. This leads to spikes in blood sugar levels to life-threatening indicators. To prevent them, and apply injections of insulin. (READ MORE)