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I've been following the press about closed loop artificial pancreases closely, too. Currently, the open-source solutions there are require using insulin pumps that are pretty big and for some, that's not a choice they're ready to make. I too hope this tech continues to advance quickly.

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The AndroidAPS works with many Omnipod models, and with DanaRS or Accu-Chek insight which are all quite small pumps.

If you have the knowledge, I can highly recommend doing some research and try looping. I've been doing it now for three years. Time in range is about 92%, A1c always 5.8-6.0%. 80% of the stress is gone. Life is better.

But, it's not accepted therapy and you have to do lots of research to learn how to use the systems. For me it has worked like nothing else. I got my life back after 21 years of suffering with T1D.

The Omnipod 5 just received FDA approval, and looks really cool. I'm going to wait a bit and see reactions from other diabetics, though, before I jump onboard.

Oh, sweet! It looks like it's not out yet in Germany. You can get the Omnipod Dash here. It does look like it's going to be available soon, though. Will keep an eye out, thanks for the tip!

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