How are the insulins commonly classified?
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Analogue Mixed (in all cases 1mL liquid volume = 100 units of insulin (U100), number in the name refers to percentage of rapid acting insulin in preparation)

  • Insulin lispro (available as Humalog Mix 25 in the UK)
  • Insulin lispro (available as Humalog Mix 50 in the UK)
  • Insulin aspart (available as Novomix 30 in the UK)

Notes:

  • Mixture of rapid-acting analogue insulin and intermediate acting insulin in one injection; 'biphasic')
  • Should all be taken just before or with food
  • Onset of action: Within 15-30 minutes
  • Duration of action: 12-14 hours
  • All times vary from person to person












 
 
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