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|Articles|August 10, 2021
Pharmacy Clinical Pearl of the Day: Long-acting vs Rapid-acting Insulin
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Depending on the patient needs, the prescriber can prescribe one or both types of insulin.
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Clinical Pearl of the Day: Long-acting vs rapid-acting insulin
Explanation
- Long-acting insulins provides coverage for blood sugars for nearly the entire day.
- Rapid-acting insulins provide coverage when blood sugars spikes, as needed for patients with diabetes.
- Depending on the patient needs, the prescriber can prescribe either or both types of insulin for patients with diabetes.
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