iAPS: A User’s Experience with DIY Automated Insulin Delivery

I spoke with a user of iAPS about her experience using the open source system over the last 3 months. She doesn't log carbs and calls the app "magic." iAPS is an artificial pancreas system based on the OpenAPS algorithm. Using the settings you input, carbohydrates and historical data, iAPS aims to automate insulin delivery to reduce the time you spend managing your diabetes.

 

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast should NOT be considered medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to health care treatment. iAPS is experimental and not approved by the FDA or regulatory authorities. You take full responsibility for building and using iAPS and you do so at your own risk.