Meal Effect

SUMMARY: Following a meal, our bodies convert nearly all digestable Carbohydates (except Fiber) into glucose [1]. In healthy individuals the aftermath rise in glucose levels is moderated by Insulin [1]. However, patients with Type I Diabetes produce little to no insulin due to immune system attacks on pancreatic cells [2]. For these individuals, blood sugar level after a meal is recommended to lie between 5.0-10.0 mmol/L[4]. With this offline app individuals with Type I Diabetes can assess whether a meal will shift their blood sugar level outside of the normal range. Using biometrics and food nutritional data the app predict's an individual's blood sugar level after a meal. For best results,acquire pre-meal blood sugar reading (via a glucose meter) immediately before a meal. Additionally, Carbohydrate quantity should reflect the number of servings (ie. if nutritional label says 30g of Carbohydrate per serving and the meal contains 3 servings, enter 90g (30 x 3) into the app).

FORMULAS:
pm=preG+mealG
preG= bV*base
mealG=(c-f)/mG
bV=w*abv

*pm=Post-meal blood sugar
*preG=Pre-meal glucose quantity
*bV=blood Volume
*base=Pre-meal blood sugar reading
*mealG=quantity of carbohydrates converted to glucose
*w=weight
*abv=Average blood volume for an adult male or female [3]
*mG=molar mass of glucose.
*c=Total Carbohydrates
*f=Total dietary fiber


REFERENCES:
1. Karen Chapman-Novakofski,. N.p.: Karen Chapman-Novakofski, n.d.Type I Diabetes. University of Illinois Extension, 01 June 2014. Web. 07 June 2016. .

2.Chapman-Novakofski, Karen. "Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats All Contain Calories." Your Guide to Diet and Diabetes. University of Illinois Extension, n.d. Web. 07 June 2016. .

3. Anesthesia Volume Calculations. Computer software. Anesthesia Volume Calculations. Vers. 1. Stanford Medicine, 20 June 2008. Web. 07 June 2016. .

4.Healthwise staff. "Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels". HealthLink BC. 22 May 2015. Web. 07 June 2016. .


***DISCLAIMER**: By installing this app, the user understands that the information provided is only for educational purposes and should not be used to replace the advice of a physician.