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