Why #WeAreNotWaiting-Motivations and Self-Reported Outcomes Among Users of Open-source Automated Insulin Delivery Systems: Multinational Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems have been shown to be safe and effective in reducing hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia but are not universally available, accessible, or affordable. Therefore, user-driven open-source AID systems are becoming increasingly popular.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the motivations for which people with diabetes (types 1, 2, and other) or their caregivers decide to build and use a personalized open-source AID.

Methods

A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted to assess personal motivations and associated self-reported clinical outcomes.

Results

Of 897 participants from 35 countries, 80.5% (722) were adults with diabetes and 19.5% (175) were caregivers of children with diabetes. Primary motivations to

SUBMITTER: Braune K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8218212 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature