medication insulin

Question 1

Rapid- acting insulin covers insulin needs for meals eaten at the same time as the injection. This type of insulin is often used with longer-acting insulin.

Onset: 15-30 min.
Peak: 30-90 min
Duration:3-5 hours

Answer 1

Rapid- acting:

Lispro (Humalog)

Question 2

Rapid- acting insulin covers insulin needs for meals eaten at the same time as the injection. This type of insulin is often used with longer-acting insulin.

Onset: 10-20 min
Peak: 40-50 min
Duration: 3-5 hours

Answer 2

Rapid-acting

Aspart (Novolog)

Question 3

Rapid- acting insulin covers insulin needs for meals eaten at the same time as the injection. This type of insulin is often used with longer-acting insulin.

Onset: 20-30 min.
Peak: 30-90 min
Duration: 1-2 1/2 hours

Answer 3

Rapid-acting

Glulisine (Asidra)