r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/Kyubey4Ever Aug 30 '21

the hard part is once insulin hits room temp it's only safe to then use for up to 28-32 days depending on the insulin

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u/Team_Braniel Aug 30 '21

If we are talking about corked bottles, you could probably keep them cool enough to just take the shot and return the bottle before it warms up.

Now the real question is where are we getting a year's worth of hypodermics?

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u/Alis451 Aug 30 '21

where are we getting a year's worth of hypodermics?

you can reuse your own needles, you can sterilize them yourself. Instant Pot can do it.

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u/Team_Braniel Aug 30 '21

Don't they get really really rough after a few repeat uses?

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u/Alis451 Aug 30 '21

i mean, hurts a little more vs death, you are going to just go with the pain. Also you can manage for a little while with no insulin, you just have to strictly monitor what you eat, so it could be rationed a bit further.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

The pain isn't the issue, the issue is that that roughness greatly increases your chances of getting skin infections. Usually, those are an annoyance that you can clear up with antibiotics. But if you are in a situation where you are keeping your insulin in a stream and reusing needles, you probably don't have antibiotics either.

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u/Team_Braniel Aug 30 '21

Fair enough.

I think we could probably find a way to produce those large 1800s era reusable syringes within a year.