6 Types of Insulin and How They Work

Intermediate-acting insulin

This can control your blood sugar levels for 12 hours or longer and it begins to work within one to four hours. “Intermediate-acting insulin offer baseline insulin coverage and can be used with short-acting insulin or rapid-acting insulin,” says Dr. Chandalia.

Long-acting insulin

This type of insulin lasts for 20 to 26 hours with no peak and can cover your insulin needs for one day, depending on the brand. “These long-acting insulins provide 24-hour coverage and have been helpful at achieving good blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes with just one shot,” Dr. Chandalia says.

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