Travel Fridges

[Deleted member 22730]

I agree with @Thebearcametoo, a Frio pouch would be sufficient to keep insulin cold, either for short periods in the case of an emergency, or even if it was longer term as you could refresh the pouch simply by wetting it 🙂 I've know people go on 6-month backpacking holidays with very infrequent access to refrigeration (and obviously 6-months supply of insulin! 🙂 ). I've got one and they are very useful for days out in hot weather 🙂

I remember reading once that, in India where some of the villages might not have access to a reliable power supply, they bury the insulin in the ground to keep it cool 🙂

I very much doubt that we would lose essential services for any great length of time, if at all. I believe there is also a scheme whereby you can register as a priority case for medical reasons in the event of a power cut (details anyone? @Gwen Diabetes UK or @Josh DUK - are you aware of this and can you give details?) 🙂

Hi there. I'm not aware of this unfortunately. It may be worth contacting the helpline as they might have more information about fridges and the scheme mentioned above.

 

[Northerner]

Hi there. I'm not aware of this unfortunately. It may be worth contacting the helpline as they might have more information about fridges and the scheme mentioned above.

I'm sure someone on the forum mentioned it once, I will write a thread 🙂

 

[Xertes]

Thanks so much - yes well you've sold me on the Frio pouch !! I'll get one of those

 

[Xertes]

Again, very sueful advice and reassuring. I was wondering about burying it actually. More back ups - even though none of this will be necessary anyway in all likelihood, it's good to know what to do if in the very slim chance, you might have to do something !