- Intermediate-acting: NPH or Lente
Onset 3-4h, peak 4-12 hours and lst 16-20 hours. Names include Humulin N, Novolin
N, Humulin L, Novolin L
- Long-acting: Ultralente, Lantus
Onset 6-8h, peak 12-16 h and lasts 20-30h.
- Administration of insulin
- Cannot be taken orally
- SQ injection for self-administration
- IV administration
Insulin Strengths
Insulin Strengths
- 100 U per mL or 500 U per mL
- Administered in a sterile, single-use, disposable syringe
- All insulin given parenterally
- Regular insulin: either subcutaneous or intravenous