Tips and Tricks

Storing and Using Insulin

• store the insulin bottle in the fridge, on its side. That way, when it settles a little, it'll settle along the side of the bottle rather than on the bottom.
• roll it gently between your hands to warm it up and to redistribute evenly. Don't shake it, you don't want air bubbles, or the insulin falling out of the suspension.
• keep an insulated lunchbox and ice packs around, so you can keep the insulin cool in the event of a power outage.

Cold Paws

• diabetic pets have more trouble regulating their body temperature, so their feet and tails get cold easily. Pet and handle the extremities a lot, to increase blood flow. 
• Pet heating blankets are good too. Especially the kind that prevents overheating, and turns off when the pet gets off the blanket.