Insulins Flashcards
Name 2 long-acting insulin analogs.
- Glargine
- Detemir
What is the onset for the long-acting insulin analogs?
1-1.5 hrs
What is the peak of the short-acting human insulins?
2 hrs
What is the function of basal insulin (glargine, detemir, NPH)?
to suppress hepatic glucose output and lower glucose levels even when the pt is fasting
Insulin type?
- Humalog
- novolog
- glulisine
rapid-acting insulin analogs
What is the duration of the rapid-acting insulin analogs?
3-5 hours
The standard of care for glycemic management in DMI is _________.
basal bolus therapy (intensive, multiple dose insulin)
How are the long-acting insulin analogs administered?
sub-q only
What are some negatives to using pre-mixed insulins?
you have to keep a very set schedule
What is the peak of the rapid-acting insulin analogs?
1-1.5 hours
Name 3 intermediate-acting insulin analogs.
- NPH
- Humulin
- Novolin
What is the onset for the intermediate-acting insulin analogs?
1-3 hours
What is the duration for the intermediate-acting insulin analogs?
12-16 hrs
What is the peak for the intermediate-acting insulin analogs?
6-8 hours
What is the onset of the short-acting human insulins?
30-60 mins
When is insulin therapy used?
- DMI
- hospitalizations
- pregnancy
What is the duration of the short-acting human insulins?
6-8 hrs
What are some positives to using pre-mixed insulins?
- minimal injections (only 2/day)
- good for set schedules
These insulins are used to “correct” a high blood glucose level.
correctional insulin (Humalog, Novolog, inhaled)
What is the peak for the long-acting insulin analogs?
none
Insulin type?
- NPH
- Humulin
- Novolin
intermediate-acting insulin analogs
What is the function of prandial insulin (rapid-acting or regular insulin)?
to metabolize nutrients in a meal or snack and cover the postprandial rise in glucose
Insulin type?
- Humulin R
- Novolin R
short-acting human insulins
How are the short-acting human insulins administerd?
- sub-Q or IV
- 30 mins before eating
