Published on Sep 14, 2015 and last reviewed on Nov 25, 2019 - 1 min read
Abstract
Many patients suffer from hypoglycemia with insulin treatment. In most cases, it is due to the lack of knowledge of insulin action.
Insulin Preparation | Generic Name | Onset | Peak |
Rapid-acting | Insulin Aspart | 5-10 minutes |
1-3 hrs |
Insulin Lispro |
< 15 minutes |
½-1½ hrs |
|
Insulin Glulisine |
< 15 minutes |
½-1½ hrs |
|
Short-acting |
Regular |
½-1 hr |
2-3 hrs |
Intermediate-acting | NPH |
2-4 hrs |
4-10 hrs |
Long-acting | Insulin Glargine |
1 hr |
No peak |
Detemir |
1-2 hrs |
No peak |
|
Combinations |
70% NPH+30% Regular |
½-1 hr |
There are 2 peaks: 2-3 hrs &4-10 hrs |
70% Aspart Protamine +30% Aspart |
5-10 minutes |
There are 2 peaks: 1-3 hrs &4-10 hrs |
|
50% Lispro Protamine +50% Lispro |
< 15 minutes |
There are 2 peaks: ½-1½ hrs &4-10 hrs |
|
75% Lispro Protamine +25% Lispro |
< 15 minutes |
There are 2 peaks: ½-1½ hrs &4-10 hrs |
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