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Rapid-acting insulin

Includes Aspart and Lispro; onset is 10–30 min, peak is 30–90 min, and duration is 3–5 hr, used for post-meal glucose control.

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Short-acting insulin

Regular insulin; onset is 30–60 min, peak is 2–4 hr, and duration is 5–8 hr, often used in IV emergencies.

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Intermediate insulin

NPH insulin; onset is 1–2 hr, peak is 4–12 hr, and duration is 14–24 hr, used for basal insulin needs.

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Long-acting insulin

Includes Glargine and Detemir; onset is 1–2 hr, has no peak, and duration is 24 hr, used for basal control.

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What is the duration of rapid-acting insulin?

3–5 hours.

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What is the onset time for short-acting insulin?

30–60 minutes.

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What type of insulin has no peak effect?

Long-acting insulin (Glargine and Detemir) has no peak.

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What is the peak time for intermediate insulin (NPH)?

4–12 hours.

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Rapid-acting insulin

Includes Aspart and Lispro; onset is 10–30 min, peak is 30–90 min, and duration is 3–5 hr, used for post-meal glucose control.

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Short-acting insulin

Regular insulin; onset is 30–60 min, peak is 2–4 hr, and duration is 5–8 hr, often used in IV emergencies.

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Intermediate insulin

NPH insulin; onset is 1–2 hr, peak is 4–12 hr, and duration is 14–24 hr, used for basal insulin needs.

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Long-acting insulin

Includes Glargine and Detemir; onset is 1–2 hr, has no peak, and duration is 24 hr, used for basal control.

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What is the duration of rapid-acting insulin?

3–5 hours.

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What is the onset time for short-acting insulin?

30–60 minutes.

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What type of insulin has no peak effect?

Long-acting insulin (Glargine and Detemir) has no peak.

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What is the peak time for intermediate insulin (NPH)?

4–12 hours.

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What is the onset time for rapid-acting insulin?

10–30 minutes.

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What is the peak time for rapid-acting insulin?

30–90 minutes.

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What is the peak time for short-acting insulin?

2–4 hours.

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What is the duration of short-acting insulin?

5–8 hours.

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What is the onset time for intermediate insulin (NPH)?

1–2 hours.

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What is the duration of intermediate insulin (NPH)?

14–24 hours.

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What is the onset time for long-acting insulin?

1–2 hours.

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What is the duration of long-acting insulin?

24 hours.