Insulin

Type of insulin

Example

Rapid-acting

• Lispro

• Aspart

• Glulisine

Short-acting

(mnemonic- SS)

Regular / Soluble insulin

Intermediate-acting

• Isophane insulin / NPH (Neutral Protamine Hagedorn)

• Lente (Insulin Zn suspension)

Long-acting

• Glargine

• Detemir

Ultra long-acting

• Degludec