Biostator Glucose Controller: A Building Block of the Future

Abstract

The Biostator Glucose Controller is a closed loop artificial pancreas system which delivers insulin or dextrose to an individual while providing continu ous monitoring of the blood glucose level. The Biostator requires only a small amount of venous blood which continuously flows through the machine to analyze blood glucose concentrations. The controller's feed back system provides a printed minute by minute account of blood glucose levels as well as noting the amount of insulin or dextrose required to normal ize the glucose concentration. By al lowing the patient to exercise, and by controlling meal times, an attempt is made to simulate the patient's normal daily routine while on the machine. Thus, the Biostator aids tremendously in planning an accurate and individ ualized medical regime for the person with Type I diabetes.