2/21/2000
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Meeting the Diabetics’ Needs - ADA
Comparisons
•Human
üGreater Variability
üEarlier Peak
üShorter Duration
üEven UL has a peak
Animal:
Onset
Peak
Eff. Duration
Max. Duration
Regular
0.5-2
3-4
4-6
6-8
NPH (Isophane)
4-6
8-14
16-20
20-24
Lente
4-6
8-14
16-20
20-24
Ultralente
8-14
Minimal
24-36
24-36
Human:
Onset
Peak
Eff. Duration
Max. Duration
Regular
0.5-1
2-3
3-6
6-10
NPH (Isophane)
2-4
4-10
10-16
14-18
Lente
2-4
4-12
12-16
16-20
Ultralente
6-10
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18-20
20-24