Insulin Types and Administration

Front

Onset: 15 minutes | Peak: 1 hour | Duration: 2-4 hours

Back

Lispro (Humalog) – Rapid-acting

Front

Administer right before meals or with food tray in sight.

Back

Lispro (Humalog) – Rapid-acting

Front

Watch closely for hypoglycemia at peak.

Back

Lispro (Humalog) – Rapid-acting

Front

Memory Tip: "Lispro lifts sugar fast—serve with food, not fasted!"

Back

Lispro (Humalog) – Rapid-acting

Front

Meal Consideration: Must eat immediately after injection. Never give without food ready risk of hypoglycemia.

Back

Lispro (Humalog) – Rapid-acting

Front

Onset: 30-60 minutes | Peak: 2-3 hours | Duration: 5-8 hours

Back

Regular Insulin – Short-acting

Front

Memory Tip: "R is for Regular and for Running IV in emergencies."

Back

Regular Insulin – Short-acting

Front

Often given twice daily, may be mixed with regular insulin.

Back

NPH – Intermediate-acting

Front

Memory Tip: "NPH = Not Particularly Handy—peaks at odd times."

Back

NPH – Intermediate-acting

Front

Regular Insulin is used in emergencies.

Back

Can be given IV