{"id":27242,"date":"2021-07-23T11:42:16","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T15:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.connectedinmotion.ca\/?p=27242"},"modified":"2021-08-27T15:26:26","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T19:26:26","slug":"a-look-at-the-many-types-of-insulin-around-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.connectedinmotion.ca\/blog\/a-look-at-the-many-types-of-insulin-around-today\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look at the Many Types of Insulin Around Today"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
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This blog on the types of insulin is part of a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. You can check out previous blogs in this series, written by CIM Intern Eleanor Medley, here<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When insulin was first introduced, there was essentially one type sourced from animals. Definitely not all the variations we have today! So what\u2019s the deal with all these different types of insulin? Keep reading, we\u2019ll break it down for you.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Insulin can be modified to change how fast it works in the body. There are actually 3 factors in this: how long it takes to reach the bloodstream and begin lowering BG (onset), how long it takes to reach maximum strength (peak time), and how long the effect lasts (duration). [1] The following are brief descriptions of each type of insulin based on these factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

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Ultra Rapid-Acting Insulin<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Ultra rapid-acting insulins can reach the bloodstream in just a few minutes. This is achieved by modifying the insulin formulation (e.g. Fiasp is made of Novolog and Vitamin B3) or by modifying the insulin delivery route (e.g. Afrezza is inhaled).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Onset<\/span>: <\/i>2 – 15 minutes
\nPeak time<\/span>: 30 minutes – 1 hour
\nDuration<\/span>: <\/i>3 – 6 hours [2]\n

Common Uses<\/span>: <\/i>Bolus<\/p>\n

Examples<\/span>: Fiasp, Lyumjev, Afrezza<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”27401″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

Photo from “Fiasp,” NovoMedLink > Diabetes, https:\/\/www.novomedlink.com\/diabetes\/products\/treatments\/fiasp\/about\/fiasp-and-type-1-diabetes.html [Image description: Fiasp vial and pens with red, yellow and blue labels]<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

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Rapid-Acting Insulin<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Rapid-acting insulin analogs are genetically modified to act more quickly than regular human insulin. [3]<\/span><\/p>\n

Onset<\/span>: <\/i>15 minutes
\nPeak time<\/span>: <\/i>1-2 hours
\nDuration<\/span>: <\/i>2-4 hours [4]\n

Common Uses:<\/span> <\/i>Continuous delivery in insulin pumps, Bolus<\/p>\n

Examples:<\/span> Novolog, Humalog, Apidra<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”27404″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

[Image description: Novolog vial with orange label and cap]<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Short-Acting Insulin\/Regular Insulin<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Recombinant DNA technology allowed human insulin to be made in bacteria. Before this, insulin was isolated from animals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Onset<\/span>: <\/i>30 minutes
\nPeak time<\/span>: <\/i>2-3 hours
\nDuration<\/span>: <\/i>3-6 hours [5]\n

Common Uses<\/span>: <\/i>Bolus<\/p>\n

Examples<\/span>: Humulin R, Novolin R<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”27405″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

Photo from “Humulin R,” https:\/\/www.humulin.com\/insulin-options [Image description: Humulin R vial with yellow and blue label]<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Intermediate-Acting Insulin<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

NPH (Neutral Protamine Hagedorn) insulin was first created in 1946. The addition of zinc and protamine causes it to act over an extended period. [6]<\/span><\/p>\n

Onset<\/span>: <\/i>2-4 hours
\nPeak time<\/span>: <\/i>4-12 hours
\n<\/span>Duration<\/span>: 12-18 hours [7]\n

Common Uses<\/span>: Basal, Gestational diabetes<\/p>\n

Examples<\/span>: NPH (marketed as Novolin N, Humulin N)<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”27406″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

Photo from \u201cHumulin N (Insulin Isophane aka Insulin NPH)\u201d, Diabetes Daily, <\/i>https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/treatment\/types-of-insulin\/long-acting-insulins\/humulin-n-insulin-isophane-aka-insulin-nph\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0[Image description: Humulin N vial and box with light green label.]<\/h6>\n
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Long-Acting Insulin<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Long-acting insulin mimics the baseline flow of insulin a pancreas would release between meals. They are insulin analogs genetically modified to act more slowly than regular human insulin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Onset<\/span>: <\/i>1 – 2 hours
\nPeak time<\/span>: <\/i>6 – 8 hours for Levemir, Lantus has no peak [9]\nDuration:<\/span> <\/i>24 hours<\/p>\n

Common Uses<\/span>: <\/i>Basal<\/p>\n

Examples<\/span>: Levemir, Lantus, Basaglar<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”27407″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

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Ultra Long-Acting Insulin<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Ultra long-acting insulins have a prolonged effect\u2014they can lower BG for more than 24 hours, allowing greater flexibility in the timing of daily insulin doses. [10]<\/span><\/p>\n

Onset<\/span>: <\/i>6 hours
\nPeak time<\/span>: <\/i>N\/A (no peak)
\nDuration<\/span>: <\/i>36 – 42 hours [11]\n

Common Uses<\/span>: Basal<\/p>\n

Examples<\/span>:<\/i> Tresiba, Toujeo<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”27408″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

[Image description: Hiker wearing a light green jacket and holding up a light green and navy blue Tresiba FlexTouch pen]<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Many times, different types of insulin are used in combination with each other. For example, rapid-acting Afrezza is taken with long-acting insulin as well. [12] Pre-mixed insulins often composed of NPH and regular or rapid-acting insulin are also available. [13]<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text][1] \u201cInsulin Basics.\u201d ADA<\/i>, www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/medication-management\/insulin-other-injectables\/insulin-basics\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[2] Afrezza: \u201cInsulin Basics.\u201d ADA<\/i>, www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/medication-management\/insulin-other-injectables\/insulin-basics<\/span><\/a>; Lyumjev: \u201cNovel Formulation\u201d, Lyumjev<\/i>, https:\/\/www.lyumjev.com\/hcp\/formulation<\/span><\/a>; Fiasp: \u201cFiasp Insulin: Why It\u2019s Different & How It Works\u201d, One Drop, <\/i>https:\/\/onedrop.today\/blogs\/blog\/fiasp-insulin-why-its-different-how-it-works<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[3] Tibaldi, J. M. (2014). Evolution of insulin: From human to analog. American Journal of Medicine<\/i>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.amjmed.2014.07.005<\/p>\n[4] \u201cInsulin Basics.\u201d ADA<\/i>, www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/medication-management\/insulin-other-injectables\/insulin-basics\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[5] \u201cInsulin Basics.\u201d ADA<\/i>, www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/medication-management\/insulin-other-injectables\/insulin-basics\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[6]\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Saleem F, Sharma A. NPH <\/span>Insulin. [Updated 2020 Jun 23]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan-. Available from: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK549860\/<\/span><\/p>\n[7]\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u201cInsulin Basics.\u201d ADA<\/i>, www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/medication-management\/insulin-other-injectables\/insulin-basics\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[8]\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Saleem F, \u201cNPH <\/span>Insulin\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n[9]\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u201cLevemir vs. Lantus: Similarities and Differences\u201d, Healthline<\/i>, https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/diabetes\/levemir-lantus<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[10]\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Ooi, Cheow Peng et al. \u201cUltra\u2010long acting insulin versus long\u2010acting insulin for type 1 diabetes mellitus.\u201d The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews<\/i> vol. 2018,7 CD011102. 26 Jul. 2018, doi:10.1002\/14651858.CD011102.pub2<\/span><\/p>\n[11] Toujeo: \u201cProduct Monograph Toujeo SoloSTAR, Toujeo DoubleSTAR\u201d, Sanofi<\/i>,\u00a0 <\/span>https:\/\/products.sanofi.ca\/en\/toujeo-solostar.pdf<\/span><\/a>; Tresiba: \u201cAbout Tresiba\u201d, Novo MedLink, <\/i>https:\/\/www.novomedlink.com\/diabetes\/products\/treatments\/tresiba\/about\/product-profile.html<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[12]\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Mohanty, et al.,\u201cInhaled Insulin – Current Direction of Insulin Research.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n[13]\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u201cPre-Mixed Insulins.\u201d UCSF Diabetes Education Online<\/i>, dtc.ucsf.edu\/types-of-diabetes\/type2\/treatment-of-type-2-diabetes\/medications-and-therapies\/type-2-insulin-rx\/types-of-insulin\/pre-mixed-insulin\/.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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