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insulin seperated A stupid question

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Please dont laugh at this im sure its a really basic question.
As some of you may be aware due to past behavior im not allowed more than 2 insulin vials at a time so i dont normally put them in the fridge. Saw gp and he gave me 3 vials so i put 2 in the fridge, went to take 1 out for later and its separated white 1 end and liquid the other. i can vaquly remember from a long ago seen leaflet that you have to shake it so done this and its mixed nicety and 20 mins later it still looks mixed. is it safe to use.
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What sort of insulin is it Gail? I'd be tempted to ring the surgery to confirm that it's OK to use.
 
Just off the top of my head I would say yes.............

the older longer acting mixed insulin exhibit this behavior.......and is simply the heavier element of the insulin settling.................you just give it a shake or a roll and you will be fine...........


my younger brother still shakes it, even though he is using a clear insulin.......

To be sure though, just ring the doc..........
 
Some insulins do separate into clear and cloudy fractions, but gentle rolling remixes. You should ask for a patient information leaflet for reference. As others have said, check with GP or pharmacist for reassurance.
 
its Insulatard have to go pick up medi wallet from chemist later so will ask pharmacist
thanks
 
I remember insulatard very well and I think it's in a zinc suspension that needs a quick (gentle) shake to mix it. If you shake too hard it might go frothy and you'll end up with an insulin cappucino 😱

Rob
 
gail1 said:
its Insulatard have to go pick up medi wallet from chemist later so will ask pharmacist
thanks
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Hi Gail, I used to have insultard and it does separate and you need to shake before every use. Hope this helps.

xxx
 
I wouldn't shake the bottle, just roll in between your hands, this avoids frothy insulin..

When the it separates, if rolling between your hands bring it back to normal then it's fine to use... If it looks lumpy then it's crystalised so don't use it..

If it has crystalised you know when you see it
 
pharmacist said ok to use normal for it to separate, he gave me a patent information leaflet just in case in the future
 
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pharmacist said ok to use normal for it to separate, he gave me a patent information leaflet just in case in the future
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I've just seen this gail, I used to be on Insulatard and you do need to give it a good roll between the fingers, or hands, and a gentle shake to make sure everything is all shook up nicely, Sheena xxxx
 
Glad you've got a patient information leaflet and reassurance from pharmacist now.
 
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