Insulin Chart

Types + onset

Rapid-acting

  • Aspart, Lispro, Glulisine
  • Onset 15 min, peak 1 h, duration 3–4 h

Short

  • Actrapid (soluble)
  • Onset 30 min, peak 2 h, duration 6–8 h

Intermediate

  • NPH / Isophane
  • Onset 2 h, peak 6 h, duration 12–16 h

Long

  • Glargine, Detemir, Degludec
  • Flat profile, 24+ h

DKA infusion

  • 0.1 U/kg/h IV fixed-rate Actrapid
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