(5) The CORRECT frequency and CORRECT timing of insulin is also important to optimise its clinical action at the right time.

• As a rule, Rapid Acting or Short Acting insulins are given with meals (Fast with food)


• Mixed insulins (which contain rapid or short acting insulin) are given with meals


• Intermediate acting insulins can be once or twice daily, before breakfast or at bedtime


• Once daily long acting insulins are usually given first thing in the morning or at bedtime, but same time daily