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What is the duration of action of aspart insulin?

American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association
Aspart insulin is a rapid-acting insulin. On average, aspart insulin starts to lower blood glucose within 10 to 20 minutes after injection. It has its strongest effect 1 to 3 hours after injection but keeps working for 3 to 5 hours after injection.

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