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Insulins in Action
Onset, Peak and Duration of Insulins by MDCNursing.com
| Group of Insulin | Insulin Medication | Onset | Peak | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | Lispro*/Aspart* | 5-15 min | 1-2 hr | 4-6 hr |
| Short | Human regular | 30-60 min | 2-4 hr | 6-10 hr |
| Intermidiate | NPH/Lente | 1-2 hr | 4-8 hr | 10-18 hr |
| Long | Ultralente | 2-4 hr | 8-14 hr | 18-24 hr |
| Long | Glargine* | 1-2 hr | Flat | 24 hr |