Table 1.

Main Parameters, Inputs and Variables of the ICING Model.

Main variable	Description	Values
G	Blood glucose	(mmol/liter)
Q	Interstitial insulin concentration	(mU/liter)
I	Plasma insulin concentration	(mU/liter)
Key parameter
PG	Insulin independent glucose removal	0.006 (min−1)
SI	Insulin-mediated glucose removal	(liter/mU/min)
EGP	Endogenous glucose production	1.16 (mmol/min)