Short-Acting Insulin A client with type 1 diabetes is administered short-acting insulin

Short-Acting Insulin A client with type 1 diabetes is administered short-acting insulin. The nurse needs to ensure the client understands the timing of insulin administration to avoid hypoglycemia. Which instruction should the nurse provide? Timing of short-acting insulin does not matter, as it lasts for 24 hours. You should always give this insulin 15 minutes before meals to avoid any hypoglycemia. The peak duration of short-acting insulin is 2-4 hours, this is when your blood sugar will be lowest. The peak duration of the short-acting insulin is when your blood sugar is the highest.