Insulin Types: Rapid, NPH, Basal for Diabetes - Pharmacology Review

Insulin doesn’t have to be confusing when learning how to treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will explain how to quickly recognize insulin types, predict onset/peak/duration, and apply basal–bolus dosing concepts to real-world Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes care.You’ll learn how to:- How to identify rapid-, short-, intermediate-, and long-acting insulin for Diabetes- The difference between basal insulin vs bolus (mealtime) insulin- How basal–bolus regimens work (plus common pitfalls)- Practical tips for insulin administration, timing with meals, and avoiding errors- High-yield clinical points you’re likely to see in courses and on examsInsulins covered (for memorization + exam success):- Rapid-acting: insulin lispro, aspart, glulisine- Short-acting: regular insulin- Intermediate-acting: NPH insulin- Long-acting / basal: insulin glargine, detemir, degludec- Premixed options: 70/30 mixes (NPH/regular and related premixed products)The goal = make medical education easy and clinically relevant.Access bonus materials and downloads from this episode at: https://www.thisiswhy.health/topics/insulin-types-diabetes-pharmacology-reviewGet more with a free membership at https://www.thisiswhy.health/- Access free downloads from our videos - Access deep dive content from Dr. Busti- Organize content via playlists & collections- Join live Q&A- Receive member newsletters- Coupons & discounts for exam prep resourcesIf this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a classmate or colleague. That will help this new channel continue producing free, high-yield medical education content.Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming lectures in pharmacology, medical rounds, and more!#insulin #diabetes #insulintypes #diabetespharmacology #bustiDisclaimer:This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.