Insulin Action Profiles

Rapid-acting insulin (e.g., Lispro, Aspart, Glulisine) action profile

Onset: $15\,min$ | Peak: $1-2\,hours$ | Duration: $3-5\,hours$

Short-acting (Regular) insulin action profile

Onset: $30-60\,min$ | Peak: $2-4\,hours$ | Duration: $5-8\,hours$

Intermediate-acting (NPH) insulin action profile

Onset: $1-2\,hours$ | Peak: $4-12\,hours$ | Duration: $18-24\,hours$

Long-acting insulin (e.g., Glargine, Detemir) action profile

Onset: $1-2\,hours$ | Peak: Peakless (no pronounced peak) | Duration: $20-24\,hours$

Ultra-long-acting insulin (e.g., Degludec) action profile

Onset: $30-90\,min$ | Peak: Peakless | Duration: $> 42\,hours$