Patient Education Topics and Talking Points: Diabetes

Lispro (Humalog) is a rapid acting insulin with a onset of action of less than 15 minutes and peaks 30 minutes to an hour after injection. The effects of Humalog last for 3-4 hours. This insulin is expected to cover the increase in glucose post meals so this insulin is to be given multiple times a day, prior to the patient eating a large meal. ................
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