A patient is ordered to receive insulin lispro at mealtimes. The nurse will instruct this patient to administer the medication at which time?

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Insulin lispro is a rapid-acting insulin that should be administered 10-15 min before eating to ensure that it begins to work at the same time as food is being digested. This will help to prevent postprandial hyperglycemia (high blood sugar after eating).

A Patient Is Ordered to Receive Insulin Lispro at Mealtimes