Essays about: "Linnéa Bergenholm"

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  1. 1. Modeling as a Tool to Support Self-Management of Type 1 Diabetes

    University essay from Institutionen för medicinsk teknik; Hälsouniversitetet

    Author : Linnéa Bergenholm; [2013]
    Keywords : Type 1 diabetes; insulin dose estimation; bolus calculator; mathematical modeling; modeling insulin need; diabetes models; glucose metabolism models; physical exercise models; carbohydrate counting; decision-support systems;

    Abstract : Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an auto-immune disease characterized by insulin-deficiency. Insulin is a metabolic hormone that is involved in lowering blood glucose (BG) levels in order to control BG level to a tight range. In T1D this glycemic control is lost, causing chronic hyperglycemia (excess glucose in blood stream). READ MORE