Improving insulin delivery for better blood sugar control in diabetes
Modeling and modulating insulin delivery in automated insulin delivery systems to accommodate for meal compositions
This study is looking at how different types of foods affect insulin needs for people with diabetes, so we can create better tools to help manage blood sugar levels and keep you feeling your best.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10833145 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing automated insulin delivery systems to better manage blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. It aims to understand how different meal compositions, particularly the amounts of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, affect insulin needs and blood glucose control. By analyzing existing data from previous studies, the research will model insulin requirements for meals with varying macronutrient content, ultimately aiming to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Patients may benefit from improved insulin dosing algorithms that accommodate diverse meal types.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with Type 1 diabetes who use automated insulin delivery systems.
Not a fit: Patients with Type 2 diabetes or those not using insulin delivery systems may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate insulin delivery systems that improve blood sugar management for diabetes patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in improving insulin delivery systems, but this specific approach focusing on meal composition is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ekhlaspour, Laya — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ekhlaspour, Laya
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.