Isophane Insulin (NPH)

Category: Diabetes

Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin, also known as isophane insulin, is an intermediate-acting insulin given to help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.[3] It is used by injection under the skin once to twice a day.[1] Onset of effects is typically in 90 minutes and they last for 24 hours.[3] Versions are available that come premixed with a short-acting insulin, such as regular insulin.[2] The common side eff... [wikipedia]

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