What are the rapid acting insulins?
Lispro (Humalog), Aspart (NovoLog), Glulisine (Apidra)
Rapid acting insulins have an onset of 15 min, peak at 30-90 min, and last for 3-5 hours.
What is the onset, peak, and duration of short acting insulin?
Onset 30-60 min, peak 2-4 hr, duration 5-8 hr
Short acting insulin includes Regular (Humulin R/Novolin R).
What are the intermediate acting insulins?
NPH (Humulin N/Novolin N)
Intermediate acting insulin has an onset of 1-3 hr, peak at 8 hr, and lasts for 12-16 hr.
What are the long acting insulins?
Glargine insulin (Lantus, Levemir)
Long acting insulins have an onset of 1 hr, are peakless, and last for 20-26 hr.
What is the onset and duration of Toujeo?
Longer onset; duration 20-26 hr
Refer to prescribing info for specific details.
What type of insulin is used in an insulin pump?
Short-acting insulin (Humalog, NovoLog, Apidra)
Insulin pumps are designed to deliver only short-acting insulin.
What is the calculation of daily insulin requirements for adults?
0.8 to 1 u/kg/day
This is the standard recommendation for adults requiring insulin therapy.
What is the calculation of daily insulin requirements for children?
0.25 to 1 u/kg/day
Insulin requirements for children may vary based on individual needs.
What is the calculation of daily insulin requirements for adolescents?
1 to 1.5 u/kg/day
Adolescents may require higher doses due to accelerated growth and metabolic rate.
