{"id":40325,"date":"2026-06-30T15:39:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/2026\/06\/safe-storage-and-transportation-of-linx-and-guardian-sensors-in-the-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T19:03:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:03:52","slug":"safe-storage-and-transportation-of-linx-and-guardian-sensors-in-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/2026\/06\/safe-storage-and-transportation-of-linx-and-guardian-sensors-in-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe storage and transportation of LinX and Guardian sensors in the summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"40325\" class=\"elementor elementor-40325 elementor-40322\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23c618d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23c618d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73ef06e\" data-id=\"73ef06e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-608084b elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"608084b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>The RAL team would like to remind you of important recommendations that will help protect <a href=\"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/shop\/diabetic-patients\/sensors-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm\/linx-cgm-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgmm-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the LinX<\/a> continuous glucose monitoring (CGMM) system, Medtronic <a href=\"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/shop\/diabetic-patients\/sensors-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm\/guardian-3-sensor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guardian\u2122 3<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/shop\/diabetic-patients\/sensors-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm\/guardian-4-sensor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guardian\u2122 4 sensors<\/a> from excessive heat.<\/p><p>These sensors are designed for use in a temperature range of +5 \u00b0C to +40 \u00b0C, but prolonged exposure to high temperatures, such as in the sun or in a hot car, may affect their performance.<\/p><p> <\/p><h3><strong>Sensor delivery in summer<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>SmartPost parcel lockers indoors \u2013 for safer sensor delivery<\/strong><\/p><p>From now on, orders containing LinX or Guardian sensors will be delivered to you via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartposti.lv\/atrasanas-vietas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SmartPost<\/a> . SmartPost parcel machines are located in rooms, such as supermarkets, where the air temperature is regulated and they are not exposed to direct sunlight, which can significantly heat up the parcel machine. <\/p><p> <\/p><h3><strong>RAL stores<\/strong><\/h3><p>E-shop orders can also be picked up <a href=\"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at RAL stores in Riga and Liep\u0101ja.<\/a><\/p><p><strong>In Riga,<\/strong> orders can be picked up without prior appointment on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is also possible to purchase goods on site at the store.  <\/p><p><strong>In Liep\u0101ja,<\/strong> order pickup must be arranged in advance by informing us of your desired pickup time.<\/p><p> <\/p><h3><strong>Some reminders and suggestions for safe sensor transportation and storage<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>After receiving the shipment, do not leave the sensors in the car, as the car interior may heat up significantly.<\/li><li>Carry them in a bag, away from direct sunlight.<\/li><li>Store sensors indoors, in a shaded place, following the temperature regime specified by the manufacturer.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><h3><strong>InsulinSaver - a solution for safe insulin storage<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/shop\/diabetic-patients\/insulinsaver-insulin-storage-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The InsulinSaver bag<\/a> is ideal for people with diabetes who use insulin pens, as well as for active people who are often on the move or traveling. It is a great choice for those planning trips to warm countries or on days when the air temperature in Latvia approaches or exceeds the 30 degree mark. <em>The InsulinSaver<\/em> bag uses innovative cooling gel technology that activates when the temperature reaches 25\u00b0C. It absorbs heat and maintains the temperature below 30\u00b0C and cools naturally when the ambient temperature drops.  <\/p><p>In addition, you can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/shop\/diabetic-patients\/insulinsaver-temperature-sensor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the InsulinSaver temperature sensor<\/a> , which will provide information on whether the insulin is safe to use in times when there is doubt whether the insulin has been stored at a safe temperature.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The RAL team reminds you to store your sensors safely. 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