Short
Name a short acting insulin
insulin regular (Humulin R, Novolin R)
Name a long acting insulin
insulin detemir (Levemir)
insulin glargine (Lantus)
Name a rapid insulin
insulin aspart (NovoLog)
insulin lispro (Humalog)
Name a intermediate acting insulin
NPH
What insulins can be mixed? and in what order?
Regular and NPH. Regular is drawn up and then NPH
short onset
30-60min
long onset
2 hours
rapid onset
15 min
intermediate onset
2-4 hours
what insulin can be given IV?
regular
short peak
2-3 hours
long peak
no peak, continous
rapid peak
1/2 to 1 hr
intermediate peak
6-8 hours
What electrolyte will effect with insulin
potassium
short duration
4-6 hours
long duration
up to 24h
rapid duration
3-5h
intermediate duration
12-16 hours
What a dependent diabetic pt need
medical alert bracelet
this insulin is taken how long before a meal
take 20–30 min before a meal
long administration and timing
Subcutaneous; with evening meal or at bedtime
rapid administration and timing
Subcutaneous; 5–10 min before a meal
intermediate administration and timing
Subcutaneous; 30 min before first meal of the day, and 30 min before supper, if necessary