Insulin, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Victoza, Byetta, and Diabetes Injections

If you can’t turn the dose selector, it means that your Ozempic pen is empty. Once you've used the allotted number of doses, the dosage knob is blocked and won’t turn. The dose counter on the Ozempic pen shows zero, indicating there are no doses left.

Struggling with a jammed Ozempic pen? Discover our comprehensive guide on identifying common issues and step-by-step troubleshooting methods to ensure your Ozempic pen works flawlessly. Learn quick fixes, expert advice, and how to handle Ozempic pen problems effectively!

Tips for travelling with Ozempic, including essential advice on flying with Ozempic and choosing the right Ozempic travel cases. Learn how to pack and keep your injection pens cool and protected on flights, and travel internationally with Ozempic.

Ozempic pens must be stored in the fridge before first use. Once opened, they may be kept at room temperature, provided it's below 30°C, or returned to the fridge. Regardless, an opened or unrefrigerated Ozempic pen must be used within 56 days. Learn more here!

Travelling with diabetes? Learn if and when you need a diabetes travel letter, what it should include, and grab our free printable sample to take to your doctor. Get prepared for your next trip!

Essential tips for traveling with diabetes. How to plan, pack, and manage your diabetes during travel. Checklist and pre-departure advice on travel insurance for diabetics. Advice on carrying insulin and navigating airport regulations with diabetes supplies.

Exposure to heat above 25°C can quickly make your insulin go bad. Using insulin that has gotten too warm poses significant health risks, so always ensure it's stored correctly to maintain its efficacy.

Using insulin straight from the fridge can increase discomfort during the injection. But it's a matter of comfort rather than safety, as cold insulin is as safe and effective as room-temperature insulin. Learn more here.

Insulin can quickly go bad if not stored or managed correctly. Unrefrigeration, heat exposure, light exposure, or even contamination can spoil your insulin. Never use bad insulin and familiarise yourself with the signs of bad insulin.

Frozen insulin loses its effectiveness and is not safe to use. If insulin has been accidentally frozen, it should be discarded to avoid the risk of inadequate blood sugar control.

You should not use insulin after its expiration date. While expired insulin won't make you immediately sick, it can cause serious health risks, including diabetic ketoacidosis. Learn more about insulin expiration date here.

Is it safe to use insulin that's been left out of the fridge, whether for 1 hour, 2 hours, 12 hours, overnight, or multiple days? Learn how long insulin can stay out, the impact of temperature, and what to do if your insulin has been left out for too long!