A mobile platform for model-based monitoring of glucose-insulin homeostasis for diabetics

Abstract

This paper presents an embedded platform for a mobile model-based monitoring system for patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The demonstrator consists of blood glucose and continuous glucose measurement sensors available on the market. Recordings from these devices are transmitted and stored automatically by an open source mobile application. The main feature is a model-based simulation environment including a mathematical model of the glucose-insulin homeostasis. State estimation provides a real-Time estimate of the patient's status such as plasma glucose or plasma insulin concentrations. These information can be used for alerts, predictions, and closed-loop approaches to support patients in their daily diabetes management.