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INSULIN THERAPY
Intermediate acting: NPH and Lente (Fig.5): Intermediate-acting (NPH and lente) insulins
reach the blood 2 to 6 hours after injection. They peak 4 to 14
hours later and stay in the blood for about 14 to 20 hours.
Intermediate-acting insulins include lente and NPH. Insulin preparations with a predetermined proportion of NPH mixed with regular, such as 70% NPH to 30% regular, or a 50/50 mix are called intermediate acting insulin.
Fig 5: Peak and Duration of Action of Intermediate Acting Insulins
Intermediate-acting insulins include lente and NPH. Insulin preparations with a predetermined proportion of NPH mixed with regular, such as 70% NPH to 30% regular, or a 50/50 mix are called intermediate acting insulin.
Fig 5: Peak and Duration of Action of Intermediate Acting Insulins
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