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Insulins are categorized first by length of action, then by origin and by suspension. The four durations are: [1]

Rapid acting Rapid-acting or Fast-acting insulin begins to work shortly after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and continues to work for 2 to 4 hours.
Short acting Regular or Short-acting insulin reaches the bloodstream 30 minutes to an hour after injection, peaks anywhere from 2 to 3 hours after injection, and is effective for approximately 6-8 hours.
Intermediate acting Intermediate-acting insulin generally reaches the bloodstream about 1-2 hours after injection, and is effective for about 8 to 12 hours.
Long acting Long-acting insulin generally reaches the bloodstream about 2 to 4 hours after injection, peaks 4 to 8 hours later and is effective for about 12 to 18 hours.


References[]

  1. Insulin Therapy. RxEd.org.

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Human Activity Profiles Various Insulins

See action profiles of common insulins in humans here

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