Computational model of glucose homeostasis during exercise

Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2006:2006:311-4. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2006.260736.

Abstract

A mathematical model of whole-body metabolism is developed to predict glucose homeostasis during exercise by using a hormonal controller over cellular metabolic processes. Model simulations were validated with experimental data from exercise studies in humans. The exercise-induced changes in hormonal signals modulated metabolic flux rates of various tissues in a coordinated way to maintain blood glucose constant. This study demonstrates the efficacy of a multi-tissue controller to accomplish blood glucose homeostasis by integrating the outputs of tissues under hormonal control. In conclusion, this model can be used as a valuable complement to experimental studies due to its ability to predict what is difficult to measure directly and to provide dynamic information about the system.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation
  • Exercise / physiology*
  • Exercise Test
  • Glucose / metabolism*
  • Homeostasis / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Insulin / metabolism*
  • Metabolic Clearance Rate
  • Models, Biological*
  • Organ Specificity / physiology*
  • Physical Exertion / physiology*
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Insulin
  • Glucose