Insulin resistance contributes to the pathophysiology of diabetes and is a hallmark of
obesity, metabolic syndrome, and many cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, quantifying …

The control of diabetes is an interdisciplinary endeavor, which includes a significant
biomedical engineering component, with traditions of success beginning in the early 1960s …

A simulation model of the glucose-insulin system in the postprandial state can be useful in
several circumstances, including testing of glucose sensors, insulin infusion algorithms and …

The Handbook of Membrane Separations: Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnological
Applications provides detailed information on membrane separation technologies as they …

Insulin resistance is common in the general population and tends to cluster with glucose
intolerance, dyslipidaemia and high blood pressure. The importance of the insulin-resistant …

We have separated the effect of insulin on glucose distribution/transport, glucose disposal,
and endogenous production (EGP) during an intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT) by …

The development of an artificial pancreas for the treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes is
a highly desired endeavor for patients, physicians, scientists, and engineers. Historical …

Background: The development of artificial pancreas has received a new impulse from recent
technological advancements in subcutaneous continuous glucose monitoring and …

Insulin is the principal hormone of metabolic regulation. Reduced responses to insulin
constitute an underlying feature of type 2 diabetes. It is, therefore, incumbent on those who …

Diet modulates the development of insulin resistance during aging. This includes tissue-
specific alterations in insulin signaling and mitochondrial function, which ultimately affect …