The Artificial Pancreas: Current Situation and Future Directions presents research on the top issues relating to the artificial pancreas and its application to diabetes. AP is a newer form of treatment to accurately and efficiently inject insulin, thereby significantly improving the patient's quality of life. By connecting a continuous glucose monitor to a continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion using a control algorithm, AP delivers and regulates the most accurate amount of insulin to maintain normal glycemic values. Featured chapters in this book are written by world leaders in AP research, thus providing readers with the latest studies and results.
Pages
306
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Academic Press
Release
April 15, 2019
ISBN
0128156554
ISBN 13
9780128156551
The Artificial Pancreas: Current Situation and Future Directions
The Artificial Pancreas: Current Situation and Future Directions presents research on the top issues relating to the artificial pancreas and its application to diabetes. AP is a newer form of treatment to accurately and efficiently inject insulin, thereby significantly improving the patient's quality of life. By connecting a continuous glucose monitor to a continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion using a control algorithm, AP delivers and regulates the most accurate amount of insulin to maintain normal glycemic values. Featured chapters in this book are written by world leaders in AP research, thus providing readers with the latest studies and results.