Insulin Flashcards
1
Q
Humalog
A
Rapid
30-90 minutes
Covers insulin needed for meals
2
Q
Novolog
A
Rapid
40-50 minutes
Covers insulin needed for meals
3
Q
Apidra
A
Rapid
30-90 minutes
Covers insulin needed for meals
4
Q
Regular (humulin, novolin)
A
Short
2-5 hours
Covers insulin needs for meals eaten within 30-60 minutes
5
Q
Velosulin (pump)
A
Short
2-3 hours
Covers insulin needs for meals eaten within 30-60 minutes
6
Q
NPH
A
Intermediate
4-12 hours
Covers insuliln needs ~1/2 day or overnight
7
Q
Lente
A
Intermediate
3-10 hours
Covers insulin needs for ~1/2 day or overnight
8
Q
Ultralente
A
Long
8-30 hours
Insulin needs for the day
9
Q
Lantus
A
Long
No peak action
Insulin needs for the day
10
Q
Levimir
A
Long
6-8 hours
Insulin needs for the day
