# Insulin pen cooler
**URL:** https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/insulin-pen-cooler/74022
**Category:** T1D Tech & Daily Management Support
**Created:** [May 21, 2024, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/insulin-pen-cooler/74022 "2024-05-21T10:34:12Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@Jsich](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jsich)
#### Post date: [May 21, 2024, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/insulin-pen-cooler/74022/1 "2024-05-21T10:34:12Z")
Hi All,
In the past I have used the Frio to keep my insulin pen cool in the summer. I think it works well, but has to be kept open to the air (so I can’t zip up my purse). I see there are other ones on the market I haven’t noticed before. Has anyone tried any of them (e.g. All Family Nomad)?
Thanks,
Jess
PS - Just looked at this one and it is not for pens that have been opened. ??? I need something I can use for use when I am out and about and might need to use my insulin. There’s one called Vivi Cap, but it’s pretty pricy…
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### Author:  [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)
#### Post date: [May 21, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/insulin-pen-cooler/74022/2 "2024-05-21T13:51:10Z")
Hi @Jsich . I’m in DC which gets hay, hit and humid in the summer, with temps sometimes in the upper 80s-low/kid 90s. I carry a vial with me but don’t keep it chilled as I’m in temperature controlled areas most of the time. Once opened most insulins are good for 30 days at room temp; so unless you’re in extreme heat or perhaps spend your days in direct sunlight with no relief (say as a lifeguard), your insulin should be okay.
That said, insulin is “liquid gold” and I do appreciate your wanting to keep it safe - hopefully you’ll get some suggestions soon.
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### Author:  [@RMelen](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/RMelen)
#### Post date: [May 29, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/insulin-pen-cooler/74022/3 "2024-05-29T20:37:19Z")
I use the Frio and think it’s fine. Insulin doesn’t need to be ice-cold, just cooled. I kept it in its little sack in my carry-on bag for a recent trip overseas and it was all fine.