Title :
Device for measuring real-time energy expenditure by heart rate and acceleration for diabetic patients
Author :
Matsumura, T. ; Chemmalil, V.T. ; Gray, M.L. ; Keating, J.E. ; Kieselbach, R.L. ; Latta, S.B. ; Occhialini, N. ; Kinnal, E. ; O´Toole, S. ; Peura, R.A.
Author_Institution :
Worcester Polytech. Inst., Worcester, MA
Abstract :
Continuous monitoring of physical activity for diabetic individuals provides important information regarding energy expenditure. This device makes use of both heart rate sensing and full body acceleration to measure physical activity. Energy expenditure is calculated using an algorithm which determines the amount of activity occurring. The output is displayed in carbohydrates to allow for better informed decision making regarding blood glucose level adjustment.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; biomedical measurement; blood; cardiology; chemical variables measurement; diseases; sugar; blood glucose level; diabetic patient; full body acceleration; heart rate sensing; real-time energy expenditure measurement; Acceleration; Accelerometers; Band pass filters; Diabetes; Electrodes; Energy measurement; Frequency; Heart rate; Insulin; Sugar;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 2009 IEEE 35th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4362-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4364-2
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2009.4967702
