But food, alcohol, physical activity and stress can all affect blood sugar levels, so staying within that range can be challenging. Patients must also consider the inherent risks of DIY devices and services, which have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. ADAlthough the patient recovered, the incident raised broader questions about the safety of DIY medical devices. AD“The best product will derive from ideas about DIY, medical device companies and researchers,” Klonoff said. The organization is developing Tidepool Loop, based on the original DIY Loop software, and plans to seek FDA approval for it.

Source: Washington Post December 14, 2019 18:00 UTC