read_plasma_glucose_concentration

petpal.input_function.blood_input.read_plasma_glucose_concentration(file_path: str, correction_scale: float = 1.0 / 18.0) → float

Temporary hacky function to read a single plasma glucose concentration value from a file.

This function reads a single numerical value from a specified file and applies a correction scale to it. The primary use is to quickly extract plasma glucose concentration for further processing. The default scaling os 1.0/18.0 is the one used in the CMMS study to get the right units.

Parameters:

• file_path (str) – Path to the file containing the plasma glucose concentration value.

• correction_scale (float) – Scale factor for correcting the read value. Default is 1.0/18.0.

Returns:

float – Corrected plasma glucose concentration value.