TIMING ISSUES

Need to take insulins on time

• What time you take your insulin is important for all types of insulins.
• Maintaining consistency is the most important thing for taking all insulins.

Timing issues with Basal insulin analogs

• Basal insulin analogs are peakless.
• If you change the timing of your injections drastically, you may “stack” your doses, or cause one dose to overlap with the other.

Basal insulin should be taken on time to prevent the risk of hypoglycemia.

Timing issues with Fast-acting insulins

• Fast-acting insulins act best when injected before a meal
• Evidence suggests fast acting insulin 15–30 mins before meal is highly effective in reducing the high post-meal blood glucose level.

Fast acting insulins should be taken on time for effective control of blood glucose post meal

Timing issues with Mixed insulins

• Mixed insulins remain good for only two weeks whereas modern insulin analogs last for nearly a month.
• If the insulin in a pen or vial is not used by the end of its time frame, it should be discarded.
• It is important to check the written information on the insulin product or ask your pharmacist for details.

Mixed insulin should be taken within time frame for effective results.