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Insulin storage of vials NOT in use - -refrigerate vials not in use -avoid extreme temps (freezing, direct sunlight, hot car) Insulin storage of vial in use - -room temp for 1 month to avoid local irritation tht may occur w/cold insulin cloudy insulins should be thoroughly mixed by - gently inverting the vial or rolling it b/w the hands before drawing the solution Intermediate-acting (NPH) insulin vials should be inspected for - -flocculation, which is frosted, whitish coating inside the vial due to exposure to extreme temps If a frosted adherent coating is present on vials of intermediate-acting insulin - some of the insulin is bound and it should not be used Longer-acting (NPH) insulins can be mixed together in same syringe and given simultaneously with - -rapid-acting insulin (Humalog/Novolog) -short-acting insulin (regular)