While many diabetes device companies are working to make closed loop artificial pancreas systems commercially available, people with diabetes are not waiting. Patient and caregiver led design groups have been working hard to bring to life several versions of a do-it-yourself artificial pancreas system that patients can create using existing insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors alongside a community coded, open source algorithm.
Want to know more about building your own artificial pancreas systems? We have links to the resources that will help you decide if DIY diabetes is for you and what steps to take when you’re ready to build your own artificial pancreas.
