Calling INGO Insulin users

[Cameramonkey]

...Or any INGOer that has to give regular injections.

Im trying to find some heavy duty alcohol prep pads to use for cleaning surfaces, parts, etc. I figured those of you who use them regularly could tell me which ones are the best.

I had a bunch I bought years ago that were very nice. Very thick quilted cotton, and plenty of alcohol. They were awesome.

I ran out recently and without any consideration whatsoever, I bought a box at Kroger thinking pads, were pads, were pads. Boy was I wrong. These are tissue thin, and I'm using at least 2-3 pads for each use to get the same level of performance as the old ones.

So which ones are best?

 

[thunderchicken]

My wife is insulin dependent and she struggles to find decent alcohol wipes.
So what she now gets are a pack of cotton make up pads (round discs) and just pours on some rubbing alcohol.

 

[AmateurE]

Curad brand (I buy them in 4 box packages at Costco) alcohol laden and as thick as felt.

 

[radar8756]

I have used the BD brand and CVS generic pads and both did what I needed

I have been told by multiple Diabetic Educators that Alcohol Pads are not necessary - simply washing with Soap & Water is sufficient --

Coupled with the fact that every Injection (Needle) is Sterile and One-Time-Use results in minimal contamination ...

 

[Cameramonkey]

Curad brand (I buy them in 4 box packages at Costco) alcohol laden and as thick as felt.

Awesome. I'll give those a try. Sounds like what I had.

I have used the BD brand and CVS generic pads and both did what I needed

I have been told by multiple Diabetic Educators that Alcohol Pads are not necessary - simply washing with Soap & Water is sufficient --

Coupled with the fact that every Injection (Needle) is Sterile and One-Time-Use results in minimal contamination ...

Quiet, you! You arent helping. Soap and water doesnt help me prepare a surface for adhesive.

 

[radar8756]

Quiet, you! You arent helping. Soap and water doesnt help me prepare a surface for adhesive.

If you will be using Adhesive ( like a Insulin Pod ) ... that will require Shaving the area ... and the Itching when it Regrows and you put the Pod on the Other Side

 

[Cameramonkey]

If you will be using Adhesive ( like a Insulin Pod ) ... that will require Shaving the area ... and the Itching when it Regrows and you put the Pod on the Other Side

From my OP: "Im trying to find some heavy duty alcohol prep pads to use for cleaning surfaces, parts, etc."

I'm a technical user, not a medical user. I use it before applying adhesives, glues, velcro, etc. (to plastic parts)

If my electronic devices need a shave, something is horribly wrong. LOL

 

[johntheplinker]

From my OP: "Im trying to find some heavy duty alcohol prep pads to use for cleaning surfaces, parts, etc."

I'm a technical user, not a medical user. I use it before applying adhesives, glues, velcro, etc. (to plastic parts)

If my electronic devices need a shave, something is horribly wrong. LOL

Better electronic devices than your palms. Just sayin'.

 

[radar8756]

From my OP: "Im trying to find some heavy duty alcohol prep pads to use for cleaning surfaces, parts, etc."

I'm a technical user, not a medical user. I use it before applying adhesives, glues, velcro, etc. (to plastic parts)

Sorry --- my bad for not paying attention

Several of Modern Cleaners do not play well with Plastics -- streaks or even dissolving the Plastic

Back in the Navy we used Carbon-Tetra-Chloride ( Dry Cleaning Solvent ) ... but then they found it causes Cancer in Mice --- maybe if you wore Gloves & don't inhale ?

I have also use Liquid Freon as a non-residue cleaner for Keypads (Cellphone)-- but its hard to find anymore

 

[Cameramonkey]

No worries. AmaturE hooked me up. At least I think. Being delivered tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

 

[Hop]

Whatever work buys is great for cleaning electronics, etc. I swipe them to fix & clean stuff at work all the time (I don't have any at home right now). I'll get you a brand name in case you want to try something else.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Whatever work buys is great for cleaning electronics, etc. I swipe them to fix & clean stuff at work all the time (I don't have any at home right now). I'll get you a brand name in case you want to try something else.

You know me, always good to have a plan B.

 

[Hop]

One brand / p/n we use is Covidien Webcol 5110.
We use another one in a red colored packet but don't have one handy atm.

Another handy little thing I use is a ChloraPrep Single Swabstick. Great for reaching up inside of printers & such.

 

[AmateurE]

No worries. AmaturE hooked me up. At least I think. Being delivered tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

My word is on the line here, c'mon Curad don't let me down..... “The suspense is terrible, I hope it’ll last,”

 

[Cameramonkey]

My word is on the line here, c'mon Curad don't let me down..... “The suspense is terrible, I hope it’ll last,”

Just got them. Still not as good as the old ones, but close enough. They're gonna work. Thanks again.

I dont think they even make them that thick anymore.

 

[Vigilant]

I SO read the title as “culling” INGO insulin users?

 

[Cameramonkey]

I SO read the title as “culling” INGO insulin users?

That falls under TEOTWAWKI in the survival and preparedness forum.

 

[MCgrease08]

I'm going to thread jack a little bit.

Is there anybody out there that has advice for having an insulin plan as part of their preps?

My girlfriend has a young son with type 1 diabetes and she's concerned about having enough insulin should there be some kind of supply chain disruption or economic issue.

I hear Insulin is restricted and has a shelf life of about a year so it's not like rice or MREs where one could stock up with several years' supply. So how do you prep for life sustaining meds?

I think she has about a six months supply if the medical system or drug production collapsed overnight. I can't imagine many scenarios where the supply of insulin would be cut off for that long.

Any diabetics with advice?

 

[Timjoebillybob]

I'm going to thread jack a little bit.

Is there anybody out there that has advice for having an insulin plan as part of their preps?

My girlfriend has a young son with type 1 diabetes and she's concerned about having enough insulin should there be some kind of supply chain disruption or economic issue.

I hear Insulin is restricted and has a shelf life of about a year so it's not like rice or MREs where one could stock up with several years' supply. So how do you prep for life sustaining meds?

I think she has about a six months supply if the medical system or drug production collapsed overnight. I can't imagine many scenarios where the supply of insulin would be cut off for that long.

Any diabetics with advice?

Not a diabetic, but for an insulin dependent diabetic long term SHTF, raise pigs and find someone who can process it from their pancreas. That's about it I'm pretty sure.

 

[radar8756]

I use U500 (concentrated) in 10 ml vials - my last order has a expire date of 2022-04-20 ... refrigerate until needed - then use within 30 days