Insulin Aspart for Effective Blood Sugar Management

Insulin Aspart is a rapid-acting insulin prescribed to regulate blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
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Insulin Aspart FAQ


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What is insulin aspart & how does it work?

Written by Cerner Multum. What is insulin aspart? Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours.

How long does insulin aspart last?

Insulin aspart, sold under the brand name NovoLog, among others, is a modified type of medical insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It is generally used by injection under the skin but may also be used by injection into a vein. Maximum effect occurs after about 1–3 hours and lasts for 3–5 hours.

How long does insulin aspart take to work?

Insulin aspart is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours. Insulin aspart is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. insulin aspart is sometimes used together with a long-acting or intermediate-acting insulin.

Can insulin aspart be used with another type of insulin?

In patients with type 1 diabetes, insulin aspart is usually used with another type of insulin, unless it is used in an external insulin pump. In patients with type 2 diabetes, insulin aspart also may be used with another type of insulin or with oral medication (s) for diabetes. Insulin aspart is a short-acting, manmade version of human insulin.

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