Viral Health & Wellness Slideshow: "TYPES OF INSULIN RAPID ACTING i.e. Novorapid, Humalog Onset: 10-20 mins Peak: 1…" by @nerdynurseuk

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TYPES OF INSULIN RAPID ACTING i.e. Novorapid, Humalog Onset: 10-20 mins Peak: 1-3 hours Duration: 2-5 hours Works quickly and is taken just before or right after meals. It helps control the rapid rise in blood glucose levels which occurs with eating SHORT ACTING i.e. Actrapid, Humulin S Onset: 30-60 mins Peak: 1-5 hours Duration: 5-9 hours Mimics the normal physiologcal response of insulin secretion which occurs after eating INTERMEDIATE ACTING i.e. Insulatard, Humulin I Onset: 60-90 mins Peak: 4-8 hours Duration: 10-18 hours Often used to provide background insulin throughout the day as it provides an extended coverage LONG ACTING i.e. Levemir, Lantus, Levemir Onset: 2-4 hours Peak: NO PEAK Duration: 24-36 hours Provides a slow and steady release of insulin over an extended period. Often used to maintain blood glucose levels between meals & overnight

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Types of insulin - a student nurses overview 1. Rapid-acting insulin -Mimics natural insulin release with meals -Must be administered just before or with food -Often used in bolus insulin regimens (along-side long-acting) 2. Short-acting insulin -Used for meal coverage but with a slower onset than rapid-acting insulin -Administer 30 minutes before meals -Can be given IV in emergencies (e.g. diabetic ketoacidosis) 3. Intermediate-acting insulin -Often used as basal insulin for background glucose control -Can be combined with short-acting insulin for better glucose control -Long-acting insulin -Provides steady glucose control throughout the day 4. Long-acting insulin -Provides steady glucose control throughout the day -No significant peak, reducing the risk of hypoglycaemia

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