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[ Types & Actions ]
No one type is best for everyone. Many different combinations and
schedules can be used to provide the insulin needed for a 24-hour
period.
People don't respond to individual types of insulin the same way.
So, working with your doctor and find the right insulin or combination
that works for you. Your insulin choice should dovetail with your
eating and exercise patterns, so it's important for you to plan
your insulin intake with your doctor or diabetes educator.
| Insulin |
Start |
Peak |
End |
| Bolus insulin |
| Rapid-acting |
Lispro |
5-15 minutes |
30-75 minutes |
2-4 hours |
| Aspart |
5-15 minutes |
1-2 hours |
3-6 hours |
| Short-acting |
Regular |
30-45 minutes |
2-3 hours |
4-8 hours |
| Background insulin |
| Intermediate-acting |
NPH |
2-4 hours |
4-8 hours |
10-16 hours |
| Lente |
2-4 hours |
4-8 hours |
10-16 hours |
| Prolonged intermediate-acting |
Ultralente |
3-5 hours |
8-12 hours |
18-20 hours |
| Long-acting |
Glargine |
4-8 hours |
No peak |
24 hours |
| Premixed insulin |
| Background/bolus together |
75/25 (NPL/Lispro) |
5-15 minutes |
Early peak - late peak: 1-12 hours |
about 18 hours |
| 70/30 or 50/50 (NPH/ Regular) |
30-60 minutes |
Early peak - late peak: 2-12 hours |
about 18 hours |
| 70/30 (NPA/ Aspart) |
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