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. 2020 Nov;14(6):1104-1106.
doi: 10.1177/1932296819890855. Epub 2019 Nov 26.

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Closed Loop Systems: Perspectives of an Endocrinologist

Tien-Ming Hng  1   2
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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Closed Loop Systems: Perspectives of an Endocrinologist

Tien-Ming Hng. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2020 Nov.

Abstract

Do-It-Yourself closed loop systems are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative choice for managing type 1 diabetes. In this commentary, the issues that are faced by both the clinician and the person with diabetes are discussed from my perspective.

Keywords: DIY; Type 1 diabetes; closed loop; looper; pump; regulatory; technology.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of Conflicting Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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