insulin

Insulin Therapy

• Rapid-acting (Aspart, Lispro): Onset 10–30 min, Peak 30–90 min, Duration 3–5 hr (post-meal glucose control)

• Short-acting (Regular): Onset 30–60 min, Peak 2–4 hr, Duration 5–8 hr (IV emergencies)

• Intermediate (NPH): Onset 1–2 hr, Peak 4–12 hr, Duration 14–24 hr (basal)

• Long-acting (Glargine, Detemir): Onset 1–2 hr, No peak, Duration 24 hr (basal control)