Question

your client was started on sliding scale l i s p r o humalog four times daily and g l a r g i n e lantus insulin 30 units at bedtime discuss the most significant difference between these two insulin therapies

Answer 1

ANSWER: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LISPRO AND LANTUS:

lispro HUMALOG	GLARGINE LANTUS
a fast-acting insulin	long-acting insulin
controls blood sugar around mealtimes.	provides all-day blood sugar control
most effective in lowering blood sugar levels.	Most effective in lowering level of HBA1C by 2- 3%
it works quickly and works near meal time therefore need multiple doses.	It is consistent, all-day sugar control with just once or twice daily dosing.
It does not act as a natural hormone.	it acts as a natural hormone produced by insulin that is beta cells.
usually takin it 15 minutes before the meal. its onset is 15-30 minutes and peal is 1 hour	usually taking it morning or evening a single time. its onset is 1 and half hour and no peak time