Insulin Preparations
| Type | (example) | Onset | Peak | Duration | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | (lispro, aspart) | Immed | 1-2h | <4h | Give immediately before meal |
| Short | (regular) | ~30 min | 2-3 h | 5-8 h | Give ~30 min before meal |
| Intermed. | (NPH) | 2-3 h | 4-8 h | 10-14h | Can cause protamine Ab prod |
| Long | (glargine, detemir) | 1-2 h | n/a | 12-24 h | Once-daily basal insulin |