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I PROJECT  GROUP PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATION BACKGROUND  II People with diabetes cannot make their own insulin, a hormone that is normally secreted by the pancreas. Insulin is essential to metabolize sugar and hence generate energy. Currently most diabetics inject insulin two or more times per day, with the dose injected based on readings of their blood sugar level. However, this results in artificial blood sugar fluctuations as it does not reflect the on‐demand insulin production of the pancreas. A personal insulin pump is an external device that mimics the function of the pancreas. It uses an embedded sensor to measure the blood sugar level at periodic intervals and then injects insulin to maintain the blood sugar at a ‘normal’ level. Using readings from the embedded sensor, the system automatically measures the level of glucose in the sufferer’s body. Consecutive readings are compared. If they indicate that the level of glucose is rising then insulin is injected to counteract this rise. The ideal situation is a consistent level of sugar that is within some ‘safe’ band. MISSION (GOAL) STATEMENT The project is required to construct an insulin pump simulator that can be used for diabetes patients, insulin pump developers and physicians.  III GLOSSARY 1) Diabetes: A medical disorder that causes the body to produce excessive amounts of urine. 2) Basal: Insulin infusion given as low regular flow throughout the day. This is done in AUTORUN mode of the insulin pump. 3) Bolus: Insulin infusion given as a one time delivery in addition to any basal delivery. A bolus is given, for example, when eating a high carbohydrate meal. This is done in MANUAL mode of the insulin pump. 4) Unsafe: A very low level of sugar (less than 3 units) is dangerous and can result in hypoglaecemia which can result in a diabetic coma and ultimately death. 5) Safe: Between 3 units and 7 units, the levels of sugar are ‘safe’ and are comparab