What it means
A mealtime (bolus) insulinIN-suh-linA hormone made by the pancreas that lets the body's cells take in glucose, also made as a medicine.Full entry that starts working in about 10 to 20 minutes, peaks in about 1 to 3 hours and lasts about 3 to 5 hours. Fiasp is a faster-starting form. It is used with a long-acting insulin, in insulin pumps and for correction doses. It is clear.
For the nurse
Give it shortly before a meal (Fiasp can be given at the start of the meal or within 20 minutes after starting) and make sure the client is about to eat. Check the blood glucose first and watch for low blood glucose around the peak. Look-alike names, such as NovoLog and Novolin, make it important to read the label carefully.
At a glance
| Drug class | rapid-acting insulin |
|---|---|
| Brand names | NovoLog, Fiasp |
| Spanish | insulina aspart |
| Also written | NovoLog, Fiasp |
Related terms
insulin
A hormone made by the pancreas that lets the body's cells take in glucose, also made as a medicine.
hypoglycemia
A blood glucose level below normal, under 70 mg/dL.
insulin glargine
A long-acting insulin, injected once a day, that gives a steady background level of insulin for about 24 hours.
insulin lispro
A rapid-acting insulin given just before or right after a meal to handle the rise in blood glucose from eating.