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Intermediate-Acting Insulin for Treatment of Diabetes: NPH and Lente Insulins - Effects of Intermediate Insulin on Blood Glucose Levels |
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Intermediate-Acting InsulinAction of Intermediate-Acting InsulinCharacterized by a cloudy appearance, this type of insulin has a longer lifespan than short-acting insulin but it is slower to start working and takes longer to reach its maximum strength. Intermediate-acting insulin usually starts working within 2-4 hours after injection, peaks somewhere between 4-14 hours and remains working for approximately 24 hours. NPH InsulinTypes of intermediate-acting insulin include NPH (Neutral Protamine Hagedorn) and LENTE insulin. NPH insulin contains protamine which slows down the speed of absorption. Because of this, the insulin takes longer to reach the bloodstream but has a longer peak and lifespan. This means that fewer insulin injections are needed each day. Lente InsulinHowever, some diabetes patients are allergic to protamine. For these diabetics, a better choice is LENTE insulin. This type of intermediate-acting insulin contains added zinc which performs a similar function to the protamine in NPH. For more, see Types of Commercial Insulin Warning: Always consult your doctor or diabetes counselor about which type of insulin is best for your diabetes. |
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