Insulins

Question 1

Short acting insulin

Answer 1

(Humalin R) regular insulin

Onset: 30-60 min
Peak: 2-3 hrs
Duration: 5-7 hrs

Question 2

Intermediate insulin

Answer 2

NPH (humalin N)

Onset: 1-2 hours
Peak: 4-12 hours
Duration: 18-24

Question 3

Long acting insulins

Answer 3

Insulin glargine (lantus)

Onset: 1 hr
Peak: none
Duration: 10.4-24 hr

Question 4

Rapid acting insulin

Answer 4

Humalog (lispro)
Onset: less than 15
Peak: 30-1 hr
Duration: 3-4 hrs