Figure 10: Idealized insulin curves for prandial insulin with a rapid-acting analogue (RAA) with basal insulin glargine or insulin detemir. Each insulin preparation is responsible for either the prandial or basal component. Many patients find the basal insulins do not last the entire 24 hours and they give the basal insulin twice daily. B=breakfast; L=lunch; S=supper; HS=bedtime.

Figure 10: Idealized insulin curves for prandial insulin with a rapid-acting analogue (RAA) with basal insulin glargine or insulin detemir. Each insulin preparation is responsible for either the prandial or basal component. Many patients find the basal insulins do not last the entire 24 hours and they give the basal insulin twice daily. B=breakfast; L=lunch; S=supper; HS=bedtime.

Figure 10: Idealized insulin curves for prandial insulin with a rapid-acting analogue (RAA) with basal insulin glargine or insulin detemir. Each insulin preparation is responsible for either the prandial or basal component. Many patients find the basal insulins do not last the entire 24 hours and they give the basal insulin twice daily. B=breakfast; L=lunch; S=supper; HS=bedtime.