Humalog (insulin lispro) is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
Humalog is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.
Humalog is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.
Humalog is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 3 years old.
