摘要 |
The application relates to insulin infusion devices (200) and to software employed by such devices to carry out functions of the infusion device. In particular the application relates to a method, comprising: providing an insulin infusion device; providing a blood glucose testing device (205) that is in communication with the insulin infusion device; determining a blood glucose value of a patient; determining a quantity of insulin to deliver to the patient based on the blood glucose value of the patient; delivering the quantity of insulin into the patient; measuring a period of time following the delivery of the quantity of insulin; comparing the period of time to an insulin-absorption curve; determining an amount of insulin absorbed by the patient; and determining an insulin on board amount, wherein the insulin on board amount equals the quantity of insulin delivered to the patient less the amount of insulin absorbed by the patient. |