🧊Unopened insulin vials, including both Lispro (rapid-acting) and Lantus (long-acting), should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain potency and stability until they are ready for use.

🦵Injection into the abdomen, not the thigh, results in the fastest absorption due to greater blood flow in the abdominal area.

🚫Shaking insulin vials is incorrect and especially dangerous for Lantus, which should be gently rolled between the hands if needed to avoid damaging the insulin molecules or causing air bubbles.

⏱️Lantus provides 24-hour basal coverage and is not used before meals; that role is for rapid-acting insulins like Lispro, which should be administered immediately before eating to control postprandial blood glucose spikes.

📌Core message

Clients should store unopened insulin vials in the refrigerator to maintain medication stability. Proper insulin handling and timing are essential for effective diabetes management and safety.