Rapid-Acting
Apidra, Humalog, and Novolog.
Short-Acting
Humulin R and Novolin R.
Intermediate-Acting
Humulin N and Novolin N.
Long-Acting
Levemir and Lantus.
This type of insulin takes 10 to 30 minutes to reah the bloodstream. This insulin ais most effective for 30 minutes to 3 hours after insertion. This insulin lasts for 3 to 5 hours. Taken after meal.
This insulin takes 30 minutes to an hour to reach the bloodstream. This insulin is most effective for 2 to 5 hours after being injected. This insulin can last up to 12 hours. Taken before meal.
This insulin takes 1.5 to 4 hours to reach the bloodstream. This insulin is most effective 4-12 hours after it reaches the bloodstream. It lasts up to 24 hours. USed when rapid acting stops working.
These insulins take 0.8 to 4 hours to reach the bloodstream. It is most effective the entire time cause it lasts the whole day. Taken before bed.