Insulin Flashcards
1
Q
How long can we titrate up basal insulin?
A
Q2-3d 2u until reach therapeutic effect
2
Q
How can we titrate up bolus insulin?
A
1-2u Q2-3d
3
Q
Rapid insulin
Onset, peak, duration
A
HUMALOG
Onset: 15m
Peak: 1hr
Duration: 2-4h
4
Q
Short insulin
Onset
Peak
Duration
A
REGULAR
Onset: 0.5-1h
Peak: 2-4h
Duration: 6-8h
5
Q
Intermediate insulin
Onset
Peak
Duration
A
NPH
Onset: 1-2hr
Peak: 6-12hr
Duration: 24hr
6
Q
Long insulin
Onset
Peak
Duration
A
LANTUS/LEMAVIR
Onset: 2h
Peak: NONE
Duration: 24h
7
Q
Postprandial BS reading higher…
A
INCREASE BOLUS INSULIN
8
Q
Fasting BS readings higher…
A
INCREASE INTERMED. OR LONG-ACTING INSULIN
