Insulin Types: Rapid, NPH, Basal for Diabetes - Pharmacology Review

This Is Why with Dr. Busti · Jan 27, 2026 · 1h

Insulin doesn’t have to be confusing when learning how to treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will explain how to quickly recognize insulin types, predict onset/peak/duration, and apply basal–bolus dosing concepts to real-world Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes care.

You’ll learn how to:

- How to identify rapid-, short-, intermediate-, and long-acting insulin for Diabetes

- The difference between basal insulin vs bolus (mealtime) insulin

- How basal–bolus regimens work (plus common pitfalls)

- Practical tips for insulin administration, timing with…