A group of students are reviewing information about the various types of insulin used to treat type 1 diabetes. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of these insulins as having the longest duration?
A) Lispro
B) Regular
C) NPH
D) Glargine
Ans: D
Of the insulins listed, glargine (Lantus) has the longest duration of action, that is, 12 to 24 hours. Lispro lasts approximately 3 to 5 hours; regular lasts 5 to 8 hours; and NPH lasts approximately 10 to 16 hours.
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