Basal Insulin Types
One dose at hour 0, at a rate correct to hold you steady. See how each basal's shape still moves blood sugar — and why NPH is the outlier.
Basal Type
NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N) — intermediate
Detemir (Levemir) — long
Glargine (Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo) — long
Degludec (Tresiba) — ultra-long
Insulin effect
Blood glucose
Educational only — not medical advice. Profiles are approximations.