Types of Insulin and How It Works 

In this whiteboard lesson, Dr. Carmen Corder from Health Ed Solutions guides healthcare providers through an engaging lesson on how insulin works. Dr. Corder explains the different types of insulin and covers its onset, peak, and duration. If you're in nursing school or a nurse needing an insulin refresher, this is a great lesson!
📌 Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows the body to use sugar.
📌Types of Insulin:
✔ Rapid-acting Insulin
✔ Short-acting Insulin
✔ Intermediate-acting Insulin
✔ Long-acting Insulin
📌Onset - when the insulin starts working
📌Peak - when the insulin has its strongest effects on the blood sugar
📌Duration - how long the insulin has its effects on the blood sugar
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