Insulin formulations

Question 1

Ultra-short acting insulin

Answer 1

Ultra-Short Acting:
• Onset within 15mins
• Peak activity at 1hr
• Duration of action 4-5 hours

Question 2

Short Acting Insulin

Answer 2

Short Acting:
• Onset within 30mins
• Peak activity at 2-3 hours
• Duration of action 6-8 hours

Question 3

Intermediate Acting - un-mixed

Answer 3

Intermediate Acting: Non-Mixed
• Onset within 1-2.5 hours
• Peak activity at 4-12 hours
• Duration of action 16-24 hours

Question 4

Intermediate Acting with short acting

Answer 4

Intermediate Acting: Mixed with Short Acting
• Onset within 30-60mins
• Peak activity at 2-12 hours
• Duration of action 16-24 hours

Question 5

Intermediate Acting with ultra short acting

Answer 5

Intermediate Acting: Mixed with Ultra Short Acting
• Onset of action 25mins
• Peak Activity at I hour
• Duration of action 16-18 hours

Question 6

Insulin Detemir

Answer 6

Classified as long acting, but isn't as long acting as some of the others
Insulin Detemir:
•	Onset of action 3-4 hours
•	Peak activity at 9 hours
•	Duration of action 12-20 hours

Question 7

Long Acting INsulin

Answer 7

Long Acting:
• Onset of action 1-2 hours
• Remains fairly constant
• Duration of action 24 hours