“WalMart sells OTC insulin for 10 mL / $22. I’ve been stockpiling.”
Buying it over the counter is no problem. The problem is storage. It is only good for a few months time even in perfect conditions. (and how are you gonna cool it when there is no modern refrigeration)
I have heard of people freezing insulin with acceptable results but of course it’s not recommended.
No matter what, if you are a Type 1 diabetic and dependent on insulin you will die!
Yeah, I’ve already accepted my inevitable demise in the case of a huge meltdown.
The best way to store would be to dig a deep hole in the ground.
Insulin lasts for years, whether the pharmalogical company says so or not. I received @30 vials from America when I was living in Japan and used some a year after expiration. It worked as well as the new stuff. And yes, I did use a blood tester to confirm this.
Another issue is that carbs will be cut dramatically, while physical exertion will increase dramatically. I’m sure more type ones will die of hypoglycemia than hyperglycemia.