Insulin types (Onset, Peak, Duration) Mnemonic

Insulin types: Short-Acting

Onset: 1 hr. Peak: 2 hours Duration: 4 hours Typical timing: Taken *before* a meal - This is Humulin (R) --> REGULAR insulin (the Only type of insulin that can go IV) - *"clear"* insulin - Mix insulins from *"clear to cloudy."*

Insulin types: Rapid Acting

Onset: 15 min. Peak: 30 min. Duration: 3 hrs. Typical timing: Give this insulin *with* meals - Do NOT give this insulin before meals!!! generic names: a) *A*spart --> MOVE your *A*SS parts b) *L*ispro --> *L*ESSpro *L*ESS time c) *g*lulisine -> "fast like a limousine"

Insulin types: Long Acting

Onset: 2 hours Peak: NONE Duration: 12-24 hours Typical timing: Once or twice a day generic names: a) detemir --> "Lasts all year" b) g*LAR*gine --> *LAR*ge lasting

Insulin types: Intermediate-acting

Onset: 6 hours Peak: 8 hours Duration: 12 hours Typical timing: Taken *after* a meal - This is NPH insulin ("cloudy") - Mix insulins from "clear to cloudy"

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Helpful mnemonic to remember types of Insulin.

Ready ... (Rapid) Set ... (Short) Inject ... (Intermediate) Love ... (Long)