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2023-12-11

Welcome to News from Loop and Learn

Master Your DIY Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery System

Published on 11 December 2023.

In this edition:

Upcoming Zoom Sessions

Zoom Sessions use this link:

Topic Recorded? Time Date
Loop and Learn: Informal Discussion no 19:00 UTC 14 December

This is the last session of this year.

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Video Replay

Many sessions are recorded. The full list is found here:

Thank You

A huge THANK YOU to all who have made our informal discussions a great success! Started by Carol Vachon in August 2023, when she decided to have a spontaneous Zoom session, they have grown into a staple for LnL and really enhanced our sense of community.

The Loop Caregiver App

The Loop Caregiver app was updated on 2023 December 8. It provides for lockscreen widgets, which require the addition of a LoopCaregiver App Group. The Build with Browser instructions have changed. The Mac-Xcode Build instructions are unchanged, but you should get a fresh download.

The link above informs you of the one-time update needed for Browser Build. In summary:

  1. Sync your fork
  2. Run Add Identifiers
  3. Follow instructions to create and add a LoopCaregiver App Group to all LoopCaregiver Identifiers
  4. Run Create Certificates
  5. Run Build LoopCaregiver

The Loop Follow App

Early Christmas Gift Alert for Parents!

We're thrilled to announce an update of the Loop Follow app, released 2023 December 6, especially helpful for parents juggling Type 1 Diabetes management for multiple kids!

Here’s what’s new:

  • Browser Build: Build up to three instances - one for each child
  • Enhanced XCode Build Script: Effortlessly create three distinct app instances
  • Customizable App Names: Personalize each app with your child's name for easy identification
  • Visible In-App Display Names: Instantly know which child's data you're viewing

Thanks to Jonas Björkert for this update of the Loop Follow app, which will make life easier for parents juggling Type 1 Diabetes management for multiple kids!

Alcohol Consumption

Here’s an entertaining and informative video by our friends at TCOYD about how best to handle alcohol comsumption when living with T1D. Thanks, Drs. Edelman and Pettus!

Unexpected Diabetes Equipment Failure

It’s always smart to think ahead and be prepared for any unexpected diabetes needs. Most Loop “failures” are when the phone is lost/stolen/drowned, or Bluetooth isn't working. Having Loop built to an accessible backup phone is the best way to get Loop back up and running quickly.

  • Be sure to keep a copy of your settings in the cloud so you can access them
  • Have a plan for switching to injections if you can't get your pump working
  • Make sure your scheduled basal rates are kept current - especially if you are using a system that dynamically adjusts settings

Enhancing the Effects of Insulin

Pro Tips from our friends at CWD

In this helpful article from Children with Diabetes, Marissa Town, RN, BSN, CDCES, shares seven ideas of ways that you can get the best out of your insulin. How many of these strategies do you use?