What we’re about
New to the "do-it-yourself"/build-it-yourself closed loop system (also known as an artificial pancreas? Wondering how you and your Type 1 diabetes can get the most from it?
Most of the closed loop system resources are online. However, we formed an in-person resource group for real life!
Our group covers:
1. LOOP system - mostly for Apple iphones
2. APS or Artificial Pancreas Systems - started with the Android user community, and now covers those who use an iPhone
Closed Loop systems are meant to automate the process of checking blood sugar and giving insulin to manage blood sugar. The system is a piece of software that does the management.
This Meetup is for people who are currently using a closed loop system, in-process of building, or interested in getting started. All T1s, parents of T1s, significant others, friends and T1 supporters are welcome.
Note, we realize more and more people are recognizing the value of a closed loop artificial pancreas system - both Type 1 and Type 2! We are a group of early adopters and we welcome all who are interested in using a closed loop system.
Our meetings:
Come meet others in-person with similar interests together with a wealth of experience. We’re a self-organized group of individuals wanting hands-on, live interaction about closed loop systems.
We've held meetings in both the south bay (San Jose) and east bay (Walnut Creek, Oakland, Berkeley). Location varies by group demand. See the event schedule for dates & times.
Why DIY? It's infinitely more flexible, responsive, and has rave reviews from those who dare. A note, a few people currently have a commercially available AP but are switching to the DIY system. If this is you, this group is also for you.
Our group leverages our real-world experiences using DIY closed loop systems, and discusses techniques we use to maintain or improve our blood sugars and free up our lives. We aim to leverage our collective knowledge; supplement the online forums that exist; create a searchable database or documents; and share this with our group and the greater DIY community. There is also a growing number of tools/apps that can be used with DIY artificial pancreas systems to manage diabetes, and we explore these too.
Citizen science is a powerful tool. Together we have "swarm intelligence" that is created by ordinary people, each with pieces of knowledge, pooling their resources-- similar to how bees survive and promote their hive. Not only is this knowledge unavailable in the traditional healthcare system, but we as users often get the results first. That is invaluable for managing T1.
#WeAreNotWaiting !!
Resource links
LOOP: https://loopkit.github.io/loopdocs/
OpenAPS: https://openaps.org/
