Evolution of Do-It-Yourself Remote Monitoring Technology for Type 1 Diabetes.
Michelle NgEmily BorstAshley GarrityEmily HirschfeldJoyce M LeePublished in: Journal of diabetes science and technology (2020)
This rapid development of patient-designed DIY innovations driven by unmet needs in the type 1 diabetes community reflects a revolutionary, bottom-up approach to medical innovation. Nightscout users accessed features earlier than if they had waited for commercial products, and they also personalized their tools and devices, empowering them to become the experts of their own care.