Bivariate Stochastic Modelling of Glucose and Insulin Regulatory
System among Type -2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Kiran Kumar Paidipati
1
and Tirupathi Rao Padi
2
Dept. of Statistics, Pondicherry University,
Puducherry -605014, India.
1
kirankumarpaidipati@gmail.com,
2
drtrpadi@gmail.com
Key Words: Stochastic Model, Glucose-Insulin Regulatory System, Simultaneous Linear
Differential Equations
Abstract
In this paper, a bivariate stochastic model for glucose and insulin regulatory system is developed.
Difference Differential equations are derived from the processes of arrival and consumption of
glucose molecules and insulin granules in blood plasma. Probability generating functions and linear
differential equations are obtained, through which statistical measures on glucose and insulin levels
are derived. Numerical illustrations are provided with suitable sensitivity analysis. Model
behaviour is analyzed while using the derived measures. Indicators on health care and management
of Type-2 Diabetes can be obtained with this study.
1. Introduction
1.1. Importance of the study:
Glucose metabolism is the main source of getting energy to living cells. Normal and healthy human
body has proper metabolism where the level of glucose shall be in the range of 70 to 110 mg/dl in
the blood plasma. The changing patterns of glucose consumption in human body are observed due
to several factors like sedentary life styles, obesity, ageing, etc. According to the studies of
International Diabetes Federation, the most diabetic prone nations are china and India. Predictions
of study speculate that India is going to occupy the first position with a prevalence of around 75.9
million people by 2035 (IDF Atlas 6
th
Edition).
The system of Endocrine is playing a vital role in conversion of glucose into energy, which
is normally referred as glucose metabolism. It includes a chemical reaction in the inner part of the
cell with the combination of glucose, oxygen and water to release energy (ATP, Adenosine tri-
phosphate), carbon-dioxide and water.
The mechanism of synchronized endocrine and digestive systems is to maintain the plasma
glucose levels in the normal range. If the glucose levels of plasma in fasting is more than 110
mg/dl then the problem is called hyperglycemia where as if it is less than 70 mg/dl then the problem
is referred as hypoglycemia. The person who is in either state is considered to be diabetic. It is
cleared that the key role of insulin is to orderly maintenance of glucose levels in the blood plasma.
Some organs are having the cells of nature that they require insulin to get the glucose through
infusion technique. However, some organs of the body may utilize the glucose without involvement
of insulin.
Glucose transporters are of two types, namely insulin independent and insulin dependent.
Except brain and genital organs, all the other parts of the body require insulin to make use of
glucose for getting energy to the cell. Among the healthy individuals, the minimum needed
quantity of insulin will be produced by pancreas for glucose metabolism. However, insulin
secretion depends on mass of beta cells in pancreas. The inferior functioning of pancreas and low
quantum of insulin secretion are influenced by increased age, genetical history of diabetes, Sullen
and sedentary life styles. Low levels of insulin causes to accumulation of glucose levels in the
plasma and further leads to many health complications.
The Bulletin of Mathematical Science and Applications Vol. 11 (2015) pp 30-43 Online: 2015-02-02
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