A 22-year-old man with newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes presents with diabetic ketoacidosis (pH 7.15, glucose 450 mg/dL, anion gap 18). The insulin preparation marked B in the diagram is selected for acute management. Which of the following is the MOST important prerequisite before initiating intravenous infusion of this insulin preparation?

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