Insulins are categorized first by length of action.
1. Rapid-Fast acting Insulin: begins to work approximately ❌ min after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and continues to work for 2 to 4 hour.
This is usually taken directly prior to a ❌ and in addition to a ❌-acting insulin.
2. Short-Regular acting Insulin: reaches the bloodstream ❌min to an hour after injection, peaks anywhere from 2 to 3 hours after Injection, and is effective for approximately 6-8 hours.
It is usually given before a meal and in addition to a long-acting
insulin.
3. Intermediate acting Insulin: generally reaches the bloodstream about ❌ hours after injection, peaks 4 to 8 hours later and is effective for about 12 to 18 hours.
It is usually taken ❌ a day and in addition to a ❌ acting insulin.
4. Long acting Insulin: starts working several hours after injection and works for approximately ❌ hours.
If necessary, it is often used in combination with rapid- or short acting insulin.
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