Types of Insulin: Explained⏱ Rapid-Acting Insulin: Humalog, Novolog - Highest risk for hypoglycemia - Be sure that the patient's meal is ON THE UNIT & ready to be served before administering!⏱ Short-Acting Insulin: Humulin R, Novolin R- Only insulin which can be administered IV-When talking about clear vs. cloudy insulin, this is CLEAR!⏱ Intermediate-Acting Insulin: (NPH) Humulin N, Novolin N- Cloudy insulin!- Duration is 18-24 hours⏱ Long-Acting Insulin: Levemir, Lantus- Never mix with any othe

Insulin is administered by the subcutaneous route. Why is it not administered by the oral route? Insulin is a polypeptide so it is susceptible to degradation in GIT, hence it is administered through s/c route to show its effects. Insulin has different types based upon their onset and duration of action. *1) Rapid Acting Insulin:* eg; Lispro, Aspart, Glulisine *2) Short Acting Insulin:* eg; Regular insulin *3) Intermediate Acting Insulin:* eg; NPH (Neutral Protamine Hagedorn) *4) Long Acting Insu