Patient was educated on Novolin R and its mechanism of action as follows:
- Novolin R is a short-acting insulin that is fast acting and has a short onset of action of 30 minutes. The action of this insulin peaks in about 2 to 3 hours. Novolin R continues to exert the action for a total duration of 4 to 6 hours.
- Novolin R insulin helps cells in the muscle, fat, and liver absorb glucose from the bloodstream. The glucose taken up by the cells is utilized for the energy the cells need. When the glucose is transported from the blood to tissues, the blood glucose levels fall.
