INSULIN STUDY TABLE
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels in the body. It helps to move glucose from the bloodstream into cells, where it can be used for energy or stored for later use. People with diabetes either don't produce insulin or their bodies aren't responding to insulin like a healthy person would, so they may require insulin injections or other forms of insulin therapy to help regulate their blood glucose levels and prevent complications associated with high or low blood sugar. Hover over parts of the table to view answers. Try to say the answers out loud before viewing! A fully visible table is all the way at the bottom of this page. Happy studying!
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Starts Working when? (ONSET)
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Max Effect?
(PEAK)
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How long does it last? (DURATION)
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Rapid Acting (Similar #s for inhaled insulin)
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5 - 15 MINS
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60 MINS
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2 - 4 HOURS
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Lispro (Humalog)
Aspart (Novolog)
Glulisine (Apidra)
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| Regular (Short) Acting |
30 - 60 MINS
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2 - 3 HOURS
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3 - 6 HOURS
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Regular (R) Novolin
Human Regular
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| Intermediate Acting |
1 - 2 HOURS
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4 - 12 HOURS
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12 - 18 HOURS
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NPH (N)
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| Long Acting |
2 - 4 HOURS
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NO PEAK
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24 HOURS
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Glargine
(Basaglar, Lantus)
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MOST IMPORTANT NOTES FOR NURSING:
- Long Acting Insulin can't be mixed in the same syringe as it can change how the insulin works in the body.
- Always go CLEAR to CLOUDY when mixing insulin
- HYPOGLYCEMIA will kill a patient faster than hyperglycemia
- If patient has signs of HYPOGLYCEMIA, give them ORANGE JUICE! Don't waste time checking blood glucose.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, March 18). Types of insulin. Retrieved April 2, 2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/type-1-types-of-insulin.html
Healthline. (n.d.). A comprehensive guide to the different types of insulin. Retrieved April 2, 2023, from https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/insulin-chart#brands
WebMD. (n.d.). Types of insulin for diabetes treatment. Retrieved April 2, 2023, from https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/diabetes-types-insulin
FULLY VISIBLE INSULIN TABLE
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Starts Working when? (ONSET)
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Max Effect?
(PEAK)
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How long does it last? (DURATION)
|
|
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Rapid Acting (Similar #s for inhaled insulin)
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5 - 15 MINS
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60 MINS
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2 - 4 HOURS
|
Lispro (Humalog)
Aspart (Novolog)
Glulisine (Apidra)
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| Regular (Short) Acting |
30 - 60 MINS
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2 - 3 HOURS
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3 - 6 HOURS
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Regular (R) Novolin
Human Regular
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| Intermediate Acting |
1 - 2 HOURS
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4 - 12 HOURS
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12 - 18 HOURS
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NPH (N)
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| Long Acting |
2 - 4 HOURS
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NO PEAK
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24 HOURS
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Glargine
(Basaglar, Lantus)
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