A patient is taking 36 units of glargine insulin (Lantus) each morning. This insulin's duration is in which range?
a. 1 to 3 hours
b. 6 to 8 hours
c. 20 to 24 hours
d. 24 to 48 hours
ANS: C
Glargine (Lantus) is a long-acting insulin whose duration is 20 to 24 hours.
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