Insulins


Regular insulin lasts 6-8 and peaks 2-4

regular insulin is clear

NPH insulin lasts 24 hrs and peaks 4-12hr

NPH is a intermediate acting
NPH is cloudy

Lispro insulin lasts 3-5hrs and peaks at 30-90 minutes

lispo is a rapid

Aspart insulin lasts 3-5hrs peaks at 30-90 minutes

apart is a rapid insulin

Glargine insulin lasts 48 hours consistent
glargine is a long acting

Clear to…. cloudy