Modelling metabolic systems
First Claim
1. A method of calculating the time variation of a metabolic parameter of an individual, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) Inputting data into a database, the data including diet data relating to the diet of the individual and activity data relating to the activity of the individual, and personal data of the individual constituting one or more of date of birth, sex, height, or weight;
(b) Providing hormone interaction parameters relating to activity of one or more hormones;
(c) Calculating using a plurality of mathematical models, the time variation of a metabolic parameter, wherein the mathematical models utilize the hormone interaction parameters in conjunction with the diet data and/or the activity data, and model the energy stores, being the blood glucose, liver reserves, fat reserves, and muscle glycogen reserves of the body of the individual in calculating the time variation of a metabolic parameter.
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Abstract
A method of modelling a metabolic function of an individual is described, wherein a first (10A) and second (10B) set of data are input into a database (12). The first set of data (10A) may constitute information of the diet of an individual, whereas the second set of data (10B) may constitute information on the individual'"'"'s activity. “Other” data (10C) may also be input into the database (12). A third set of data relating to hormone activity within the body is also included. A modelling region (20) employs a plurality of mathematical models in order to provide an output function (30, 31) indicative of the time variation of a metabolic function of the individual.
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24 Claims
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1. A method of calculating the time variation of a metabolic parameter of an individual, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) Inputting data into a database, the data including diet data relating to the diet of the individual and activity data relating to the activity of the individual, and personal data of the individual constituting one or more of date of birth, sex, height, or weight;
(b) Providing hormone interaction parameters relating to activity of one or more hormones;
(c) Calculating using a plurality of mathematical models, the time variation of a metabolic parameter, wherein the mathematical models utilize the hormone interaction parameters in conjunction with the diet data and/or the activity data, and model the energy stores, being the blood glucose, liver reserves, fat reserves, and muscle glycogen reserves of the body of the individual in calculating the time variation of a metabolic parameter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for calculating the effect of a change in diet, activity or insulin dose taken on the time variation of a metabolic parameter of an individual, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) Calculating the time variation of a metabolic parameter;
b) Inputting data corresponding to a planned or retrospective change in diet, activity or insulin dose into a database;
c) Calculating, using a plurality of mathematical models, the time variation of a metabolic parameter, wherein the mathematical models utilize the hormone interaction parameters in conjunction with the data corresponding to a planned or retrospective change in diet, activity or insulin dose taken and model the blood glucose levels, liver reserves, fat reserves, and muscle glycogen reserves of the body of the individual in calculating the time variation of a metabolic parameter for the planned or retrospective change in diet or activity, or insulin dose taken. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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