The influence of different generations of computer algorithms on diabetes control

Comput Methods Programs Biomed. 1990 Jul-Aug;32(3-4):225-32. doi: 10.1016/0169-2607(90)90104-h.

Abstract

With all control schedules, the management of diabetes is possible using Skyler's algorithm. In general, those control algorithms which do not allow the individual adaptation to changing conditions lead to overinsulinisation. So-called meal-related algorithms do usually minimise the fluctuations in blood sugar. The introduction of self-adapting algorithms, detecting peripheral insulin resistance, may further improve metabolic diabetes control.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Blood Glucose / metabolism
  • Diabetes Mellitus / metabolism
  • Diabetes Mellitus / therapy*
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Eating / physiology
  • Humans
  • Insulin / administration & dosage
  • Prospective Studies
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Software
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted*

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Insulin