Pharma guidelines dictate that most forms of insulin must be stored in a fridge, and once opened, kept below 25°C. But MSF research shows that insulin can be stored in temperatures that reach up to 37°C and remain effective. These findings will make a huge difference to the lives of people in places like Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya, where temperatures can rocket, and not everyone has home access to a refrigerator.

Pharma guidelines dictate that most forms of insulin must be stored in a fridge, and once opened, kept below 25°C. But MSF research shows that insulin can be stored in temperatures that reach up to 37°C and remain effective. These findings will make a huge difference to the lives of people in places like Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya, where temperatures can rocket, and not everyone has home access to a refrigerator.

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25 May 2021

100 years since insulin was discovered: why are people still waiting for treatment?

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Pharma guidelines dictate that most forms of insulin must be stored in a fridge, and once opened, kept below 25°C. But MSF research shows that insulin can be stored in temperatures that reach up to 37°C and remain effective. These findings will make a huge difference to the lives of people in places like Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya, where temperatures can rocket, and not everyone has home access to a refrigerator.

Pharma guidelines dictate that most forms of insulin must be stored in a fridge, and once opened, kept below 25°C. But MSF research shows that insulin can be stored in temperatures that reach up to 37°C and remain effective. These findings will make a huge difference to the lives of people in places like Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya, where temperatures can rocket, and not everyone has home access to a refrigerator.

This year we celebrate 100 years that insulin has been saving the lives of people living with diabetes.   

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