Insulin less temperature-sensitive than previously thought, study suggests

People with diabetes cannot make enough insulin and those with type 1 diabetes have to inject insulin several times a day, typically before every meal

For millions of diabetics living in poorer countries and conflict zones, insulin refrigeration is not possible (Peter Byrne/PA)

Insulin can be kept at room temperature for months without losing potency, a new study suggests, offering hope to people living with diabetes in areas with limited access to healthcare or power.

The findings could affect millions of people living in low and middle-income countries, particularly those in rural areas, as well as people whose lives have been disrupted by conflict or natural disasters, researchers say.