PREMIER UNIVERSITY CHITTAGONG
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
PROJECT PROPOSAL
Course Code : CSE 3318
Course Name : Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Name of the Project : Diabetes Prediction
Date of submission : 06-01-2025
Submitted To: Submitted By:
Student’s Name & ID:
Sumaiya Jahan Esha:0222220005101153
Asif Saad
Lecturer Rabya Akhter Rinky:0222220005101154
Department of Computer Science
and Engineering.
Premier University, Chittagong. Prottasha Barua:0222220005101170
Ahmed Afeef Murad:0222220005101177
SECTION : D SEMESTER:5th BATCH: 42nd
SESSION: Fall 2024
1. Project Summary
This project aims to develop a predictive model for diabetes diagnosis using machine
learning techniques. By leveraging the PIMA Indian Diabetes Dataset, we analyze
relevant medical features, preprocess the data, and build a classification system to
predict the likelihood of a patient having diabetes. The outcome will assist healthcare
professionals in early detection and intervention.
2. Problem Statement
Diabetes is a chronic disease affecting millions worldwide, with severe implications
if left undiagnosed. Early detection is crucial but challenging without advanced tools.
Methods: The project employs Support Vector Machines (SVM) to classify patients
based on clinical data such as glucose levels, BMI, and age.
Significance: By automating diabetes prediction, we aim to reduce diagnostic time
and improve healthcare outcomes, especially in resource-limited settings.
3. Broader Context
Diabetes diagnosis is a significant challenge due to the growing prevalence of the
disease. With recent advancements in AI and machine learning, predictive models
can enhance medical diagnostics:
Trends: AI is increasingly used in medical diagnostics for tasks like disease
prediction, patient monitoring, and personalized treatment plans.
Importance: This project bridges the gap between clinical diagnostics and data-
driven decision-making, offering scalable solutions for health diagnostics.
Impact: The model can potentially provide a cost-effective tool for early diabetes
screening in underserved populations.
4. Project Goals
Primary Goal: Build a machine learning model to predict diabetes based on input
clinical parameters.
Background: The PIMA dataset includes features critical for diabetes diagnosis,
such as glucose levels, blood pressure, and BMI.
Value: Accurate predictions can lead to timely medical interventions, saving lives
and resources.
Implications: Without a robust predictive system, patients may face delayed
diagnosis and higher risks of complications.
Additional Goals: Explore the scalability of the model for other diseases using
similar datasets.
5. Literature Review
Previous studies have employed machine learning models for diabetes prediction,
with varying success rates:
Key Findings: Logistic regression and neural networks are common approaches.
Gaps: Many models lack scalability or fail to generalize across diverse populations.
Our Contribution: Use SVM for improved classification accuracy and focus on
robust preprocessing to handle missing and imbalanced data.
6. Data Collection
Dataset: PIMA Indian Diabetes Dataset, sourced from a public repository.
Preprocessing:
o Handled missing values and normalized numerical features.
o Split the dataset into training and testing subsets for validation.
7. Machine Learning Algorithms
Algorithm Used: Support Vector Machine (SVM).
Reason for Selection:
o SVM is well-suited for binary classification tasks.
o It handles high-dimensional data effectively and provides robust decision
boundaries.
8. Tools and Technologies
Languages and Frameworks: Python, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn.
Steps:
o Data preprocessing: normalization and feature scaling.
o Model training: Train-test split and hyperparameter optimization.
Week 5
9. Model Evaluation
Performance Metrics: Accuracy score used to measure model performance.
Validation: The dataset was split into training and testing sets. Accuracy was
evaluated for both sets to ensure no overfitting.
Results:
o Training accuracy: ~76%
o Test accuracy: ~77%
10. Project Timeline
Phase Timeline
Data Collection Week 1
Data Preprocessing Week 2
Model Selection and Training Week 3–4
Model Evaluation and Tuning Week 5
Final System Deployment Week 6
11. Expected Outcomes and Impact
Outcome: A robust predictive system for diabetes classification with ~77%
accuracy.
Real-World Application: Healthcare professionals can use this model as a decision-
support tool for early diabetes screening.
Innovation: Demonstrates the effective application of SVM in healthcare analytics.
12. Resources Required
Hardware: Standard CPU for preprocessing and training, GPU for scaling if
required.
Software: Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Scikit-learn.
Datasets: PIMA Indian Diabetes Dataset.
Expertise Needed: Guidance from healthcare professionals to validate the model in
a clinical setting.
13. Potential Challenges
Data Quality: Missing or imbalanced data may affect model performance.
o Solution: Robust preprocessing techniques, including imputation and scaling.
Computational Limitations: SVM may require optimization for large datasets.
o Solution: Explore kernel methods and dimensionality reduction.
14. Conclusion
This project aims to contribute to the field of medical diagnostics by developing a
machine learning model for diabetes prediction. The system provides an efficient, scalable,
and accurate tool to assist healthcare professionals, with potential applications in early
screening and public health programs.
