A year of looping & how closed loop systems changed my life with T1D
It’s now just over a year since I first built myself an OpenAPS rig and entered into the world of the Hybrid Closed Loop. In […]
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Why we are regularly wrong in the duration of insulin action (DIA) times we use, and why it matters…
Once you start using a hybrid closed loop system, whether it’s OpenAPS, Loop or AndroidAPS, or a commercial offering such as the 670G, you have […]
Rebooting with a Juice-Fast. As a person with Type 1, what are the effects?
Having let the good life get to us a little too much, my partner and I decided to try a “juice-fast” reboot. If you’ve seen […]
What conclusions can we draw when investigating Insulin Sensitivity using the Autosens function within #OpenAPS? An n=1 study
As we know, OpenAPS is an open source software platform that allows users to build their own artificial pancreas, and as a result, the way […]
Five days, four nights and no mud. Stress testing #OpenAPS at Glastonbury
A weekend at Glastonbury Festival. Sun, wind, a little rain, no mud, and lots to occupy myself. Plus cider, wine, and a range of foods […]
Glastonbury with #OpenAPS…. Here we come!
With only two days left until departure for Glastonbury, the Artificial Pancreas portables decision has been made, and it’s not quite what I originally thought […]
Running #OpenAPS on the iPhone and Apple Watch. A brief explanation…
I posted this video recently, showing monitoring and control functions for OpenAPS on my Apple Watch. It’s been part of my attempt to move my […]
A #LowCarb diet in Type 1 children. What are the effects? Reviewing some recent research…
Before I start on this topic, it’s always worth bearing in mind that managing type 1 with a low carb diet raises controversy, and even […]
Does #Fiasp equal Freedom? A round up of collective experiences
As I’ve mentioned plenty of times, I’ve been using Fiasp in a Closed Loop for some time, and the last week or so has really […]
Taking #OpenAPS to Glastonbury Festival – preparing for 5 days in a field, off-grid and offline
If you hadn’t guessed from the title, I’m off to Glastonbury Festival at the end of June. And I intend to take OpenAPS with me. […]