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Loop Terms & Features

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Below are terms, features, settings typically used in the Loop App (DIY AID). Simple explanations are given. Links to more detailed explanations are also included. 

For guidance on adjusting insulin on Loop, see Loop DIY AID

MEAL - RELATED: TERMS & FEATURES

 

Pre-Meal Range (Pre-Meal Target):

  • dd
  • dd
  • dd

Absorption Time / Food Type:

  • cc
  • cc
  • cc

Time (of Meal):

Carbohydrate - on board, active:

Save and Deliver vs Save and Don't Deliver:

Max Bolus:

Missed Meal Notification:

 

ISF - RELATED: TERMS & FEATURES

 

Glucose Safety Limit:

Dosing Strategy:

  • Automatic Boluses
  • Temp Basal Only 

Experimental:

 Impacted by: 

  • Insulin on Board (IOB): If IOB is 2X max bolus this will limit any insulin delivery Maximum Bolus amount
  • Overrides
  • Inaccurate CR and Basal Rates

 

BASAL - RELATED: TERMS & FEATURES

 

Basal Rates:

  • Algorithm "makes" decisions based on manually programmed basal rates
  • Max 48 basal rates per day or as permitted by pump brand
  • There are no alternate basal profiles. Users will create and engage individualized "overrides" as needed for exercise, menstrual cycles, illness etc. 

Max Basal Rate

Impacted by:

  • Overrides
  • Dosing Strategy (automatic boluses or temp basal only)
  • Glucose Safety Limit
  • Insulin on Board (IOB) if 2X max bolus will limit any insulin delivery
  • Basal Guardrials. 
  • Experimental ISF (BGPA or IRC) 

 

GLOBALLY IMPACTING: TERMS & FEATURES

 The following may impact any or all settings depending on the context. 

  • Inappropriately manual settings (CR, ISF, Basal Rates) 
  • Overrides
  • Dosing Strategy (automatic boluses or temp basal only)
  • Experimental ISF (BGPA or IRC) 
  • Glucose Safety Limit
  • Insulin on Board (IOB) if 2X max bolus will limit any insulin delivery
  • Guardrials.