Date: January 13, 2026
If you’ve been following Diabettech for a while, you know that my focus has always been on the deep dives—the “Nine Sensor Sambas,” the forensic analysis of DIY algorithms, and the technical “why” behind the errors. But there is a problem: the world of diabetes tech is moving faster than any one person can manually track.
Every day, there are FDA 510(k) clearances, interim Phase 1 trial results, and minor algorithm tweaks that don’t necessarily require a 2,000-word investigative piece, but are still vital for staying informed.
What is “The Daily Bolus”?
To solve this, I’m introducing The Daily Bolus. It is a new, dedicated section of the site (accessible via its own tab on the homepage) that provides a 24-hour snapshot of global diabetes news.
The “Human-in-the-Loop” Approach
In the spirit of transparency that defines this site, I want to be clear about how these are built: they are AI-assisted.
I’ve built a custom automation workflow that monitors global medical feeds, parses technical announcements, and uses an LLM (Large Language Model) to summarize the findings into a readable brief.
Why do it this way?
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Efficiency: It frees me up to spend my time on the complex, manual testing and data-heavy reviews that you come here for.
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Breadth: It ensures we don’t miss that one small research paper from a lab in Zurich or a genetic breakthrough in Japan just because it didn’t hit the “big” news wires.
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Structure: Each post is structured to give you the “what” and the “so what” in under three minutes.
What hasn’t changed
The Daily Bolus will live in its own lane. My long-form articles, user surveys, and tech reviews remain 100% manual and written by me. I’m not replacing the human element; I’m augmenting it to ensure Diabettech remains the most comprehensive resource for our community.
You’ll find a small disclaimer at the bottom of every Daily Bolus post, and I’ll be keeping a close eye on the output to ensure the “hallucinations” that often plague AI medical summaries are kept in check.
Take a look at the new tab on the front page and let me know what you think.
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