INSULIN

Question 1

Rapid-acting

Answer 1

• NovoRapid
• Humalog

Onset: 5-15 minutes
Duration: 3-5 hours

Question 2

Short-acting

Answer 2

• ActRapid
• Humalog S

Onset: 30-60 minutes
Duration: 6-12 hours

Question 3

Intermediate-acting

Answer 3

• Humulin I
• Insulatard

Onset: 2-4 hours
Duration: 14-16 hours

Question 4

Long-acting

Answer 4

• Levemir
• Lantus

Onset: 30-60 minutes
Duration: 24 hours

Question 5

First-line regimen for T1DM

Answer 5

Basal-bolus

• Basal- either intermediate-acting or long-acting
• Bolus- either short-acting or rapid acting

Question 6

Other insulin regimes available

Answer 6

1. Mixed (biphasic regimen)
   Short or rapid-acting mixed with intermediate insulin
   Injected 1-3 times a day
2. Insulin pump (CSII- Continuous S/C Insulin Infusion