There are a number of types of insulin available. From rapid acting to long acting, from animal insulin through to analogue insulins. Insulin can be categorised by how the insulin is derived and how quickly it acts.
There are a number of types of insulin available. From rapid acting to long acting, from animal insulin through to analogue insulins. Insulin can be categorised by how the insulin is derived and how quickly it acts.
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Rapid-acting insulin • Humalog → Lispro • Novolog → Aspart • Apidra → Glulisine Short-acting insulin • Humulin R / Novolin R → Regular insulin Intermediate-acting insulin • Humulin N / Novolin N → NPH Long-acting insulin • Lantus → Glargine • Levemir → Detemir Ultra-long acting insulin This is now considered a separate class in modern classifications: • Tresiba → Degludec (duration >42 hours) • Toujeo → Glargine U-300 (longer & flatter than Lantus) Premixed insulin • 70/30 (NPH Regular) • 75/25
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