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Insulin Types of Insulin
Prevent hypoglycemia! Know the onset, peak, and duration of insulins!
Lantus: I'm there for the long haul with no peak effect. (starts working 70 min.)
HPN: I start more slowly and peak in 6 to 14 hours. (starts working 60-120 min.)
Regular: I start fairly fast and peak in 1 to 5 hours. (starts working 30-60 min.)
Lispro: I start rapidly and peak in 0.5 to 2.5 hours. (starts working 15-30 min.)