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Nomenclature from Equation 4
| Symbol | definition | units |
|---|---|---|
| G | Glucose concentration | mmol/L |
| Q | Interstitial insulin concentration | mU/L |
| Gb | Basal glucose concentration | mmol/L |
| Qb | Basal interstitial insulin concentration | mU/L |
| pG | Glucose dependant glucose clearance | 1/min |
| SI | Insulin sensitivity | L/mU/min |
| PX | Exogenous glucose bolus | mmol |
| VG | Glucose distribution volume | L |
