Insulin has to be refrigerated to preserve its potency, and this could be an issue when a person is travelling.

To mitigate this problem, Godrej has introduced Godrej’s Insulicool — a small portable box which can store insulin vials or syringes in controlled temperature. It weighs 1.6 kg. It has a strap for ease of handling. When it is switched on, it indicates the inside temperature. There is a rack inside to store vials, which is removable. The vials can be stored in the box too. You can put an insulin pen inside it too.

It has a power backup battery (2000 mAh). It works for another four hours.

When there is no power supply, cooling lasts for merely 10-15 minutes.

It costs Rs.6000, and is a good investment for Type1 or insulin-dependent diabetics. In longer travel, or travel to places where there is no power backup, the device is not useful.