Open Source Automated Insulin Delivery
(DIY Loop, Trio, AAPS)
Training & Support
Open-Source AID Support & Guidance
Open Source often referred to as DIY (do-it-yourself), Automated Insulin Delivery Systems combine commercially available insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors with open access, build-it-yourself algorithms in smartphone app form.
These systems have gained popularity due to their efficacy, customization, and ease of use compared to commercially available “approved” systems. However, choosing the right Open Source System, setting it up, and using it safely and effectively can be very challenging.
The clinical team at Integrated Diabetes Services has extensive experience coaching users of all ages on safe and effective use of the various Open Source applications – including Loop, Trio, AAPS, and the various iterations of “APS”.
Our Open Source consulting services include:
- Education on the pros/cons of the various Open Source options (compared to commercially available systems)
- Preparation for safe/effective use of Open Source hybrid closed loop technology
- Resources for “building” and maintaining the system
- Assurance that proper insulin delivery settings are utilized
- Training on advanced aspects of the system
- Optimization of glucose control using Open Source
Open Source Systems Done Right Retainers
*New Patient Consultation Required before Open Source Retainer enrollment*
3 Month – Optimize Your Open Source System
What's Included
- 4 scheduled follow-up visits, approximately 45 minutes in length, 3 weeks apart
- Training on optimization of your Open Source System
- Regular submission of questions and data for review and adjustment between
consultations (responses usually within 24 hours) - Emergency Supplies as needed/available
Sample of Topics Covered
- Utilizing the features
- Fine-tuning settings
- Understanding the algorithm
- Customization options and how to add them into the build
- Safety considerations, backup plan
- Data analysis
- Loop Follow and Loop Caregiver apps overview (if applicable)
- An overview of the rebuild process and ongoing information
Who is this for?
Anyone who wants to improve their self-management skills while utilizing an Open Source System and prefers ongoing coaching and access to diabetes experts.
3 Month – Build Assist & Optimize Your Open Source System
What's Included
- 1 Getting Ready visit, 45 minutes in length
- 1 Open Source System Build Assist Coaching visit, up to 3 hours in length
- 1 Onboarding and settings visit, 60 minutes in length
- Up to 9 scheduled follow-up visits, 30 minutes in length, scheduled at least 1 -2 weeks apart
- Training and coaching support for building, setup, customization and optimization of your Open Source System
- Regular submission of questions and data for review and adjustment between consultations (responses usually within 24 hours)
- Emergency Supplies as needed/available
Sample of Topics Covered
- Preparation and checklist for the Build Visit
- Coaching through the steps of your Open Source System build
- An overview of how to set up and use the system, and how the algorithm works
- How to stay up to date
- Tech support troubleshooting
- Advanced features
- Fine-tuning settings
- Customization
- Safety, backup plan
- Adjunctive apps (Caregiver, Follow), remote bolusing if applicable
- Data analysis
- Stand-by coaching with your Open Source System rebuild
- The build assist and rebuild assist appointments will be recorded by the clinician, upon request, for the client’s reference for subsequent rebuilds.
Who is this for?
Anyone who wants training, coaching, and assistance to build and optimize an Open Source System to improve your self-management skills and prefers ongoing coaching and access to diabetes experts.
What Patients Are Saying:
“Thanks to IDS, my son’s A1C and in-range numbers are amazing (our endo says he’s in his top percentage of patients for good control at this time), and he’s feeling great. We owe IDS a great deal for not only helping us gain better control over T1D, but also for helping both my son and me thrive!“
– Elizabeth D (Mom of Michael) USA
“Working with a brilliant educator who also lives with T1D has been remarkable – their expert knowledge, kind coaching, and deep experience with a wide range of topics have helped me overcome so many different parts of living with this condition. “
“We were paired up with Tavia and without exaggeration, she literally saved us. She is an expert at the system we were on – interpreting our settings, explaining things like glycemic index, how to bolus for certain food types, exercise settings, using extended bolus, and she worked hard at fine-tuning every aspect of our management.”