Comparisons of Insulin
| Type | Onset | Peak | Duration |
| Rapid Acting | |||
| Humalog (Lispro) | 15 min | 0.5-1H | 3-4H |
| Novolog (Aspart) | 15 min | 1-3H | 3-4H |
| Short Acting | |||
| Regular (R) | 1/2-1H | 2-4H | 4-6H |
| Intermediate Acting | |||
| NPH (N) | 2-4H | 6-10H | 10-16H |
| Long Acting | |||
| Glargine (Lantus) | 2H | Peakless | 24H |
| Pre-Mixed | |||
| 70/30 (N/R) | 0.5-1H | 1-2H and 4-12H | 18-24H |
| Humalog Mix 75/25 | 15 min | 1-2H and 4-12H | 18-24H |
| Novalog Mix 70/30 | 15 min | 2-4H | 18-24H |