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We recently bought camping gear and have just ventured out on our first trip to 2 campsites in Germany and Holland and it was great but....

My husband has diabetes and therefore needs insulin which has to be kept cool. We have a normal coolbox but the packs do not keep it cold for long and it is a nightmare running around getting the packs changed at the campsite reception (especially when they are closed at 6pm!).

Should we stick to what we are doing? Get an electic coolbox and an electical hook up ( no idea how but I am sure there is plenty of advice on this site about that if we decide to do that) ?

So if anyone could give us advice or tips on cooling, it would be appreciated.

Great camping weather... enjoy !

Thanks, Karin.

Hi Karin and welcome to ukcs. How about asking on site if they have somewhere to store it for you or a local pharmacy if you explain your situation?

I also have this problem as my daughter has to carry an Epi pen for nut allergy, we have to take a fridge with us when we go anywhere in the summer. Good luck.

Hi have look here,they are from the U.S.A.but may be available in the U.K somewhere.Sorry did not read where you are.

http://www.insulincase.com/Medi-Fridge-Micro-Refrigerator-Includes-TWO-2-POWER-SOURCES-110V-240V--P302.aspx

I had no idea there were gas fridges ! But I did say we are camping novices

I will google and see what I can find and am hoping that they are not too big as we do not want to get a trailer so space is somewhat limitied.

The suggestion of asking a pharmacy for help is not an option as they close here around 5.30 and are not open at all during the weekends

We have only been to 3 campsites so far (well 2 as one was horrendous and should be avoided like the plague so we left after 1 night) and both receptions were closed around 6pm  but the idea was a good one.

Thanks for the input.

Karin.

These just need soaking in cold water    Frio insulin case

http://www.diabeticshop.co.uk/insulin%20carry%20cases%20cooler%20bags.html

Hi

When I was backpacking, in Australia. A mate of mine used to put a knotted plastic bag with some water in the bottom of a metal thermos flask, then put the flask in the freezer overnight with the lid off.

In the morning, he took his "gear" from the fridge, popped it in the flask and screwed the lid on.

Most Hostels had fridges, but on the odd occasion we couldn't find one, it kept cool for getting on for 2 days at a time.

I suppose you could use 2 and rotate them, swap them over before the reception closes.

HTH

Paul

I have been injecting insulin for 30 odd years and my understanding is that insulin wiil be ok kept at room temperature for weeks.I dare say it will last alot longer kept refridgerated but i tend not to worry about it unless it gets really really hot........

Check with the experts and by that i don't mean your GP or Chemist cos they are not experts and quote the rule book at you i mean your specialist diabetic nurse(your local practice should have one if not they should be able to find you one to speak to)

I hope this helps

kind regards

tony 

heres the fridge to the link I posted earlyer

Pete that looks fantastic but great jumping gobstoppers lokk at the price

kind regards

tony

Quote: Originally posted by tony+dawn on 14/5/2008

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Pete that looks fantastic but great jumping gobstoppers lokk at the price

kind regards

tony

Sorry Tony,I did not put the price on it,but if you are ill in the UK it seems you have to pay for it,unless you are a asylum seeker or a refugee,sorry again,and for the spelling

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Sorry Tony,I did not put the price on it,but if you are ill in the UK it seems you have to pay for it,unless you are a asylum seeker or a refugee,sorry again,and for the spelling

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Couldn't agree more.................

kind regards

tony