Insulin & Diabetes Injections

Victoza Pens 4AllFamily South Africa

How to Use the Victoza Pen and Inject Your Medication Correctly!

Learn how to use Victoza safely with our step-by-step guide. Discover the best injection sites, storage tips, dosage instructions, and answers to common FAQs. Get expert advice on managing side effects and troubleshooting your Victoza pen.

June 04, 2025
Mounjaro Storage Guidelines 4AllFamily South Africa

How to Store Mounjaro and Does it Really Need to be Refrigerated?

Mounjaro must be refrigerated between 2°C to 8°C before use. It can only stay at room temperature (up to 30°C) for 21 days. Here's how to store your pens correctly at home!

June 04, 2025
Travelling with Mounjaro 4AllFamily South Africa

How to Travel With Mounjaro: Tips for Cold Storage, Flying and Travelling Abroad!

Discover essential tips for travelling with Mounjaro injection pens, from temperature control to flying with your medication. Learn how to keep your pens cool, safe and effective thanks to the best travel cases for Mounjaro.

June 04, 2025
Expired Mounjaro 4AllFamily South Africa

Does Mounjaro Expire? Everything You Need to Know About Mounjaro Expiration Dates

Mounjaro pens come with an expiration date labelled on the pen itself. However, being left unrefrigerated for over 30 days, exposure to heat, as well as other storage and environmental factors can cause your medicine to expire prematurely. Learn more here!

June 04, 2025
Insulin Storage Temperature 4AllFamily South Africa

Insulin Storage Temperature: How to Best Store Your Insulin in the Fridge and at Room Temperature

Before opening, store insulin pens and vials in the fridge between 2°C and 8°C. Once opened, most insulin can be stored at room temperature, ideally below 25°C, but must be used within a few weeks. Learn more here!

June 04, 2025
Travelling by air with diabetes 4AllFamily South Africa

Rules for South African (SA) Airports and Diabetes: What You Need to Know Before Flying

Flying with diabetes in South Africa? Get all the answers you need! From airport security checks to managing blood sugar mid-flight, learn how to pack your supplies, request special meals, and stay prepared for time zone changes. 

June 04, 2025
Flying with insulin 4AllFamily South Africa

Travelling with Insulin on Planes: Airport Rules, Safe Storage, and Travel Tips for Diabetics

Essential tips on how to take insulin on a plane and everything you need to know about flying with insulin, from airport security to air travel-approved insulin travel cases, to ensure a smooth and safe journey, whether on domestic or international flights!

June 04, 2025
Traveling with Diabetes 4AllFamily South Africa

The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Diabetes: Essential Tips for Packing, Flying, and Managing Your Health on the Go

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. And more tips for safe travels with diabetes!

June 04, 2025
Glucagon Storage Guidelines 4AllFamily South Africa

What Is Glucagon? How to Store It Safely and Use It in Emergencies

Understanding how to use and store your glucagon emergency kit can be a lifeline in case a severe hypoglycaemia. Here's a complete guide on how to properly handle your glucagon injections.

June 04, 2025
Sharps containers for safe disposal of insulin needles and syringes 4AllFamily South Africa

How to Dispose of Expired or Unused Insulin Pens, Needles, Syringes, Vials, and Other Diabetic Supplies

Insulin needles and syringes must be disposed of in a sharps container. Expired or unused insulin vials or pens should not be thrown in the household trash. Instead, return them to your local pharmacy, where they can be disposed of safely in line with medical waste regulations.

 

June 03, 2025
Does Victoza need to be refrigerated, storage temperature and conditions 4AllFamily South Africa

How to Properly Store Victoza: Refrigeration Guidelines and Storage Tips

Victoza (liraglutide) is a temperature-sensitive diabetes injection. Before first use, it needs to be refrigerated. Once opened, Victoza pens can be stored at room temperature for up to 30 days but they still need to be protected from the heat.

June 03, 2025
Trulicity Storage Guide 4AllFamily South Africa

Does Trulicity Need to Be Refrigerated? A Complete Guide to Trulicity Storage

Trulicity needs to be refrigerated, but it can be safely stored at room temperature for up to 14 days if kept below 30°C. Proper Trulicity storage is essential because factors such as temperature, exposure to heat, and expiration dates can impact its effectiveness. Learn more here!

June 03, 2025