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• COURSE CODE:SHS.514 lec.11
• CREDIT HOURS: 3hrS
• INSTRUCTOR: Saba Nadeem Dar
• These include Levemir and Lantus. They have an onset of several hours, minimal or no peak,
• Ultra long-acting: These include Toujeo. They have an onset of six hours, no peak, and a
duration of 36 hours.
• Inhaled insulin: This became available in 2015 and is used in combination with long-acting
insulin. Afrezza has an onset of 12 to 15 minutes, a peak of 30 minutes, and duration of three
hours
Background or basal insulin
• 40-50% of TDI
• Replace insulin overnight
• Dose is constant from day to day
Bolus insulin
• 50-60% of the TDI dose