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