Essays about: "insulin dynamics"

Found 4 essays containing the words insulin dynamics.

  1. 1. Multi-level multi-scaled metabolites simulation

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk teknik

    Author : Hao Li; [2016]
    Keywords : multi-level; model; simulation; glucose uptake; diabetes;

    Abstract : Diabetes is a world-wide health problem with 415 millions of people suffering from the disease. Most diabetics are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes, which is preceded by insulin resistance in glucose utilizing tissues, such as adipose, liver, and muscle tissues. READ MORE

  3. 2. Modeling of beta-cell Metabolic Activity and Islet Function : a Systems Approach to Type II Diabetes

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

    Author : Fotios Christakopoulos; [2016]
    Keywords : cytoskeleton remodelling; particle tracking microrheology; IAPP; type 2 diabetes;

    Abstract : Diabetes has gained growing attendance as one of the key non communicable diseases (NCD) with the World Health Organization identifying it as the focus of the World Health Day 2016. It is reported that more than 420 million people suffer from diabetes, a number predicted to rise in the coming years. READ MORE

  4. 3. Equine metabolic syndrome

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Michaela Lindbäck; [2009]
    Keywords : equine metabolic syndrome; EMS; häst; insulin; insulinresistens; insulinkänslighet; glukos; fetma; övervikt; fång;

    Abstract : Obese horses with insulin resistance are often also afflicted with laminitis. Horses with these symptoms are given the diagnosis equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). Signs of insulin resistance are excessive accumulation of adipose tissue on the neck, around the withers and on the dorsal area of the hindquarters. READ MORE

  5. 4. Diabetes Mellitus Modelling Based on Blood Glucose Measurements

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

    Author : Fredrik Ståhl; [2003]
    Keywords : diabetes; mathematical model; identification; glucose dynamics; insulin dynamics; Technology and Engineering; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Insulin Dependant Diabetes Mellitus(IDDM) is a chronic disease characterized by the inability of the pancreas to produce sufficient amounts of insulin. To cover the deficiency 4-6 insulin injections have to be taken daily. The aim of this insulin therapy is to maintain normoglycemia, blood glucose level between 4-7 mmol/L. READ MORE