Insulin - Onset, Peak, and Duration

15 minutes

What is the onset of a RAPID insulin?

1 to 2 hours

How long after administration does a RAPID insulin peak?

3 to 5 hours

What is the duration of a RAPID insulin?

Clear

Is a rapid insulin clear or cloudy?

30 to 60 minutes

What is the onset of a SHORT insulin?

2 to 5 hours

When does a SHORT insulin peak?

6 to 10 hours

What is the duration of a SHORT insulin?

Clear

Is short insulin cloudy or clear?

1 to 2 hours

What is the onset of INTERMEDIATE insulin?

4 to 8 hours

When is the peak of INTERMEDIATE insulin?

10 to 18 hours

What is the duration of INTERMEDIATE insulin?

Cloudy

Is intermediate insulin cloudy or clear?

1 to 2 hours

What is the onset of LONG insulin?

None

When is the peak of LONG insulin?

24 to 36 hours

What is the duration of LONG insulin?

Clear

Is LONG insulin cloudy or clear?

Intermediate

NPH

Long Acting

Lantus

Long Acting

Glargine

Short Acting

Humulin R

Intermediate

Humulin N

Rapid

Humalog-lispro

Rapid

Novolog