Comparison of model Predictive control (MPC) algorithms to optimise blood glucose in fully closed loop (FCL) systems
While these innovations show promise in in-silico models, clinical validation is lacking. Key barriers include glucagon instability, CGM inaccuracies, cost, and patient adherence. Future research must prioritise long-term trials incorporating real-world factors such as exercise and dietary variability. By integrating predictive control, adaptive learning, and dual-hormone regulation, FCL systems could transform diabetes management, bridging the gap between technology and full automation.
Authors
- Neil Vaughan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5038-6560)
- Aaisha Umt Ur Rashid
Institutions
- University of Exeter (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Medical Informatics
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2026.106361
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00