Insulin
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Insulin is not just one drug; Insulin is a group of drugs. Drugs in this group include Insulin lispro, Insulin aspart, Insulin glulisine, Insulin glargine, Insulin detemir, Insulin degludec, NPH insulin. Drugs within the same group can have very different dosages and very different effects.
Commonly known as:
- basal insulin
- bolus insulin
- insulin lispro
Effects
lowered blood glucose, improved cellular glucose uptake, hyperglycemia symptom relief, increased energy (in hyperglycemic individuals)
injection site redness or swelling, mild fatigue, transient mood changes
hypoglycemia, dizziness, sweating, confusion, blurred vision, irritability, seizures, loss of consciousness (in overdose)
Injected Dosage of Insulin Lispro
| Effect | Dose |
|---|---|
| Threshold | 0.5 units |
| Light | 1 – 2 units |
| Common | 2 – 4 units |
| Strong | 4 – 6 units |
| Heavy | 6 units + |
Injected Duration of Insulin Lispro
Injected Duration of Insulin Lispro
| Duration | |
|---|---|
| Total | 3-5h |
| Onset | 15m |
| Coming Up | 37m |
| Plateau | 90m |
| Coming Down | 90m |
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