1. dental orthopedics-the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth. dental orthopaedics, orthodontia, orthodontics, orthodonture. dental medicine, dentistry, odontology-the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth.
1 Regular or Short-acting insulin usually reaches the bloodstream within 30 minutes after injection, peaks anywhere from 2 to 3 hours after injection, and is effective for approximately 3 to 6 hours.
If this is the case, the optimal time to take rapid-acting insulin is on the earlier end of the spectrum â about 10 to 15 minutes before eating â rather than with the first bite or 15 minutes after starting a meal.