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    Insulin Chart: Insulin Type Onset of Action Peak Duration of Action

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    Each type of insulin has a unique profile in terms of how quickly it begins to lower blood glucose levels after administration, when it reaches its peak effectiveness, and how long its effects last. This document provides a table comparing the various insulin types available in the United States, listing for each when it starts working, when it reaches its peak glucose-lowering effect, and how long its effects typically last. The types of insulin available include rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting, and pre-mixed varieties. Patients should consult their healthcare provider to determine the best insulin regimen for their individual needs and lifestyle.

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    Each type of insulin has a unique profile in terms of how quickly it begins to lower blood glucose levels after administration, when it reaches its peak effectiveness, and how long its effects last. This document provides a table comparing the various insulin types available in the United States, listing for each when it starts working, when it reaches its peak glucose-lowering effect, and how long its effects typically last. The types of insulin available include rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting, and pre-mixed varieties. Patients should consult their healthcare provider to determine the best insulin regimen for their individual needs and lifestyle.

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    Each type of insulin has a unique profile in terms of how quickly it begins to lower blood glucose levels after administration, when it reaches its peak effectiveness, and how long its effects last. This document provides a table comparing the various insulin types available in the United States, listing for each when it starts working, when it reaches its peak glucose-lowering effect, and how long its effects typically last. The types of insulin available include rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting, and pre-mixed varieties. Patients should consult their healthcare provider to determine the best insulin regimen for their individual needs and lifestyle.

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    Insulin Chart: Insulin Type Onset of Action Peak Duration of Action

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    Each type of insulin has a unique profile in terms of how quickly it begins to lower blood glucose levels after administration, when it reaches its peak effectiveness, and how long its effects last. This document provides a table comparing the various insulin types available in the United States, listing for each when it starts working, when it reaches its peak glucose-lowering effect, and how long its effects typically last. The types of insulin available include rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting, and pre-mixed varieties. Patients should consult their healthcare provider to determine the best insulin regimen for their individual needs and lifestyle.

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    Insulin Chart

    Each type of insulin has its own unique behavior. One difference among types of insulin is how long they take to
    start working at lowering blood-glucose levels. The “insulin peak” is the point at which the dose is working at its
    maximum, and the “duration” is how long the blood-glucose-lowering effect of the injection will last. The
    following is a list of insulin types available in the United States, along with how soon they start working, their
    peak, and how long they last. Talk to your healthcare provider about your insulin regimen.

    Insulin Type Onset of Action Peak Duration of Action

    Lispro U-100 (Humalog) Approx. 15 minutes 1-2 hours 3-6 hours

    Lispro U-200 (Humalog


    Approx. 15 minutes 1-2 hours 3-6 hours
    200)

    Aspart (Novolog) Approx. 15 minutes 1-2 hours 3-6 hours

    Glulisine (Apidra) Approx. 20 minutes 1-2 hours 3-6 hours

    Regular U-100 (Novolin R,


    30-60 minutes 2-4 hours 6-10 hours
    Humulin R)

    Humulin R Regular U-500 30-60 minutes 2-4 hours Up to 24 hours

    NPH (Novolin N,
    2-4 hours 4-8 hours 10-18 hours
    Humulin N, ReliOn)

    Glargine U-100 (Lantus) 1-2 hours Minimal Up to 24 hours

    Glargine U-100 (Basaglar) 1-2 hours Minimal Up to 24 hours

    Glargine U-300 (Toujeo) 6 hours No significant peak 24-36 hours

    Detemir (Levemir) 1-2 hours Minimal** Up to 24 hours**

    Degludec U-100 & U-200


    1-4 hours No significant peak About 42 hours
    (Tresiba)

    Afrezza < 15 minutes Approx. 50 minutes 2-3 hours

    *Information derived from a combination of manufacturer’s prescribing information, online professional literature
    sources and clinical studies. Individual response to insulin preparations may vary.
    **Peak and length of action may depend on size of dose and length of time since initiation of therapy
    ***Premixed insulins are more variable in peak and duration of action. For instance, even though the literature
    states that the effects may last for up to 24 hours many people find that they will need to take a dose every
    10-12 hours.

    Updated by James A. Bennett, RPh, FACA, CDE, 8/17

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