INSULIN Updates

Type: Regular
Classification: Short
Onset: 30 min-1 hour
Peak: 2-3 hours
Duration: 4-6 hours


Type: NPH
Classification: Intermediate
Onset: 2-4 hours
Peak: 6-12 hours
Duration: 16-20 hours


Type: Ultralente
Classification: Long-acting
Onset: 6-8 hrs
Peak: 12-16 hours
Duration: 20-30 hours


Type: Lantus
Classification: Very Long
Onset: 1 hour
Peak: No peak
Duration: 24 hours only


Type: Lispro (Humalog)
Classification: Rapid-acting
Onset: 5-15 minutes
Peak: 1 hour
Duration: 3 hours

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