if an adolescent with diabetes takes humulin n at 7:30 AM, the time of day an insulin reaction is likely to oc

by Admin on October 14, 2009

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sue October 14, 2009 at 12:00 am

"an intermediate-acting insulin with a slower onset of action and a longer
duration of activity (up to 24 hours) than that of Regular human insulin. The time course of
action of any insulin may vary considerably in different individuals or at different times in the
same individual. As with all insulin preparations, the duration of action of Humulin N is
dependent on dose, site of injection, blood supply, temperature, and physical activity. Humulin N
is a sterile suspension and is for subcutaneous injection only."

From the .pdf from the Lily Company

randen38 October 14, 2009 at 12:00 am

Every diabetic is different but based on personal experience…between 11am and 2pm.

smw22792 October 14, 2009 at 12:00 am

About Mid-Afternoon. About 3 o’clock.

Melissa H October 14, 2009 at 12:00 am

They told me the peak time is 8-10 hours later.

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