rapid-acting insulin

rapid-acting insulin
an insulin preparation whose onset of action is from 0.5 to 1.5 hours after injection and peak of action is about 2 to 4 hours after injection. Examples include insulin (def. 3) and prompt insulin zinc suspension. Called also short-acting i.

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