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. 2019 Dec 17;14(5):868–877. doi: 10.1177/1932296819894296

Table 5.

Consensus from Various Statements Produced on Do-It-Yourself Artificial Pancreas System Use for Healthcare Professionals.

Issues Guidance for healthcare professionals Authors
Prescribing Not regulated and not medically approved Diabetes Australia,43 JDRF UK,44
Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen,45 Diabetes UK,46 FDA47
Cannot prescribe, promote, initiate, or recommend Diabetes Australia,43 JDRF UK,44
Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen,45 Diabetes UK46
Must only recommend authorised technology Diabetes Australia,43 JDRF UK,44
Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen,45 Diabetes UK46
Discussing Should discuss if topic is raised by person with diabetes or carer, especially risks and medically unregulated status Diabetes UK46
Supporting Respect the right of individuals to choose how they wish to manage their or their dependent’s diabetes Diabetes Australia,43 JDRF UK,44
Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen,45 Diabetes UK46
Continue to support and provide regulated devices (pump, CGM, and flash GM) if meet criteria even if patient intends to pursue DIY APS Diabetes Australia,43 JDRF UK,44
Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen,45 Diabetes UK46
Cannot help with the procurement of medical equipment other than approved systems Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen45
Can help with the evaluation of glucose values and insulin dosing via information from DIY APS platforms but may not provide advice on DIY APS settings Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen45
Cannot refer to unregulated information sources Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen45
Should direct PWD to online DIY APS communities for advice Diabetes UK46
Documenting Ensure clear documentation of discussions with patients or carers, especially discussions regarding risks and unregulated status of DIY APS Diabetes UK46

Abbreviations: CGM, continuous glucose monitoring; DIY APS, Do-It-Yourself Artificial Pancreas System; JDRF, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.