Insulin

Question 1

What is the onset/ peak/ and duration of rapid-acting insulin?

Answer 1

Onset: 15 minutes
Peak: 30-90 minutes
Duration: 3-5 hours

Question 2

What is the onset/ peak/ and duration for short-acting insulin?

REGULAR insulin

Answer 2

Onset: 30-60 minutes
Peak: 2-4 hours
Duration: 5-8 hours

Question 3

What is the onset/ peak/ and duration of intermediate-acting insulin?

NPH insulin

Answer 3

Onset: 1-3 hours
Peak: 8 hours
Duration: 12-16 hours

Question 4

What is the onset/ peak/ and duration of long-acting insulin?

levemir/lantus: NEVER MIX IN SYRINGE WITH ANY OTHER TYPE

Answer 4

Onset: 1 hour
Peak: peak less
Duration: 20-26 hours