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 |
• Inhalation insulin - Afrezza