A system to automatically manage blood sugar levels during unexpected activities and stress.
Multivariable Artificial Pancreas System to Detect and Mitigate the Effects of Unannounced Physical Activities and Acute Psychological Stress
This study is working on a smart insulin delivery system that automatically adjusts your insulin based on real-time information about your blood sugar, especially when you’re active or feeling stressed, to help make managing diabetes easier and keep you safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Illinois Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10488195 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop an advanced artificial pancreas system that can automatically adjust insulin delivery based on real-time data from continuous glucose monitors. It focuses on detecting unplanned physical activities and acute psychological stress, which can significantly impact blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. By integrating various data inputs, the system seeks to minimize the need for manual adjustments by users, making diabetes management easier and safer. The goal is to enhance the quality of life for patients by reducing the frequency of dangerous blood sugar fluctuations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with type 1 diabetes who experience challenges in managing their blood glucose levels due to unexpected activities or stress.
Not a fit: Patients with type 2 diabetes or those who do not experience significant fluctuations in blood sugar due to physical activities or stress may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved blood sugar control and a better quality of life for individuals with diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing artificial pancreas systems, but this approach is innovative in its focus on unplanned activities and stress management.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Illinois Institute of Technology — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cinar, Ali — Illinois Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Cinar, Ali
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.