Insulins Flashcards
(20 cards)
Onset of rapid acting insulin
5-15 min
Onset of short acting insulin
30-60 min
Onset of intermediate-acting insulin
1-2 hrs
Onset of long-acting insulin (Glargine)
2 hrs
Onset of long-acting insulin (Detemir)
2 hrs
Peak of rapid acting insulin
45-75 min (~30-60)
Peak of short acting insulin
2-4 hrs
Peak of intermediate-acting insulin
4-12 hrs
Peak of long-acting insulin (glargine)
No peak
Peak of long-acting insulin (Detemir)
3-9 hrs
Duration of rapid-acting insulin
2-4 hrs
Duration of short-acting insulin
5-8 hrs
Duration of intermediate-acting insulin
18-24 hrs
Duration of long-acting insulin (glargine)
24 hrs
Duration of long-acting insulin (Detemir)
6-24 hrs
Usage of rapid-acting insulin
Meals or acute hyperglycemia
Usage of short-acting insulin
Meals or acute hyperglycemia
Usage of intermediate-acting insulin
Provide basal insulin; overnight
Usage of long-acting insulin (glargine)
Provide basal insulin; overnight
Usage of long-acting insulin (detemir)
Provide basal insulin; overnight
