Identify barriers to effective patient teaching. Identify and teach to the standards of medical care for the management of Type 2 diabetes Describe the physiology of insulin and carbohydrate metabolism Understand the mechanism of action, dosing, contraindications, adverse effects of insulin in diabetes management. Understand blood glucose monitoring and analysis of the numbers for diabetes management.
InsulinOnset of Action Peak Action Duration of Action Lantus1-2 hours peaklessUp to 24 hours Detemir0.8 to 2 hrs. FlatUp to 24 hours NPH2-3 hours 6-8 hours16-20 hours
Glucose Infusion Rate (mg/kg/min Time
InsulinOnset of ActionPeak ActionDuration of Action Regular30 minutes2-3 hours6-8 hours