Pharmacodynamics of insulin and insulin analogues
| Insulin type | Onset (h) | Peak (h) | Duration (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin analogues | |||
| Rapid acting (e.g. Novorapid or Humalog) | 0.25 | 1 | 3–4 |
| Long acting (e.g. glargine or detemir) | 2–3 | None | 20–24 |
| Standard insulins | |||
| Regular | 0.5–1 | 2–3 | 3–8 |
| Insulatard | 3–4 | 4–12 | 10–20 |