Humulin R - what is the difference between humalog and humulin?

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20 Sep 2009

Humalog is rapid acting insulin.

Humulin R is short acting insulin.

For detailed information please see link below. It has information about onset of action, peak action, etc.

http://www.drugs.com/diabetes-treatment.html

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