diff --git a/docs/build/pump.md b/docs/build/pump.md index 64a46cb49e1..0c93c36552b 100644 --- a/docs/build/pump.md +++ b/docs/build/pump.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ There are a number of Medtronic insulin pumps manufactured between 2006 – 2012 ### Medtronic Pump Model -To determine your pump model, look at the backside of your pump. There should be a sticker on the underside of the pump. On the right-hand side of the sticker, it says REF MMT-XXXXXX +To determine your pump model, look at the back of your pump to locate the sticker similar to that shown in the graphic below. On the right-hand side of the sticker, it says REF MMT-XXXXXX ![Pump](img/pump_model.jpg) @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Some pumps may have an “L” or “S” or "R" before the pump region, e.g. a ### Medtronic Pump Firmware -A pump’s firmware is the internal software that runs your pump. Older Medtronic firmware allows the *Loop* app to act as a “remote control” to set temp basals and report back pump data. Newer firmware disabled that “remote control” access and therefore cannot be used with these DIY closed-loop systems. There is currently no ability to downgrade a pump’s firmware or replace it with older firmware. Before you buy a used pump, make sure you are getting one with compatible firmware. +A pump’s firmware is the internal software that runs your pump. Older Medtronic firmware allows the *Loop* app to act as a “remote control” to set temporary basal rates and report back pump data. Newer firmware disabled that “remote control” access and therefore cannot be used with these DIY closed-loop systems. There is currently no ability to downgrade a pump’s firmware or replace it with older firmware. Before you buy a used pump, make sure the pump firmware is compabible. !!! note "" @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ A pump’s firmware is the internal software that runs your pump. Older Medtron + Medtronic Worldwide Veo 554 or 754 --> firmware 2.6A or lower + Medtronic Canadian/Australian Veo 554 or 754 --> firmware 2.7A or lower -To find your pump’s firmware you will need to power it on. If the pump has not been powered on for some time (i.e., has been in storage without a battery for a while), it will run through a start-up count and the firmware version will appear on the bottom right of the pump’s screen. Don’t turn away, as the version number will only be displayed for a little while before the screen moves onto other information displays. +To find your pump’s firmware you will need to power it on. If the pump has not been powered on for some time (i.e., has been in storage without a battery for a while), it will run through a start-up count and the firmware version will appear on the bottom right of the pump’s screen. Don’t turn away, as the version number will only be displayed for a little while before the pump moves to other information displays. If the pump has been active recently or has a reservoir installed, follow these steps: @@ -83,11 +83,11 @@ If the pump has been active recently or has a reservoir installed, follow these ### Medtronic Pump Differences -If you are in the position of being able to shop around for different pump models, there are some slight differences between the Loop-compatible Medtronic pumps. +If you are in the position of being able to choose from different pump models, there are some slight differences between the Loop-compatible Medtronic pumps that may influence your decision. **500 vs 700**: The difference between the Medtronic 500 series and the 700 series pumps is the size of the insulin reservoirs. The 500 series pumps use a 180 unit reservoir, and the 700 series pumps use a 300 unit reservoir (or smaller 180 unit reservoir, if you want). -**x15/x22 vs x23/x54**: The differences noteworthy between the x15 and x22 pumps versus the x23 and x54 series pumps are: +**x15/x22 vs x23/x54**: The noteworthy differences between the x15 and x22 pumps versus the x23 and x54 series pumps are: * The x23/x54 pumps will allow for smaller insulin deliveries in certain situations, if the smaller scroll rate is selected in the Bolus>Setup>Scroll Rate menu. @@ -104,13 +104,13 @@ If you are in the position of being able to shop around for different pump model Finding a compatible Medtronic pump is probably the most difficult part for most new Loopers. Our suggestions: -* Talk to friends in the diabetic community. +* Talk to friends in the diabetes community. * Ask your endocrinologist. * Ask at a local JDRF chapter meeting if someone has an old backup pump they'd be willing to donate to you. -* Join diabetic supply groups on Facebook; both for-trade and for-sale groups. +* Join diabetes supply groups on Facebook; both for-trade and for-sale groups. * Check Craigslist often and be willing to expand your search area to include larger cities. @@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ Finding a compatible Medtronic pump is probably the most difficult part for most * [Looping in a time of covid](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1087611668259945/){: target="_blank" } -The most success appears to come from either one-on-one discussions with fellow diabetics/doctors or using apps (Craigslist, NextDoor, LetGo, HelpAround). If you are using Craigslist, you may wish to use an app on your iPhone to make the searching easier. There are apps to search multiple cities at once for your keywords and set up alerts. +The most success appears to come from either one-on-one discussions with people with diabetes, your doctors or using apps (Craigslist, NextDoor, LetGo, HelpAround). If you are using Craigslist, you may wish to use an app on your iPhone to make the searching easier. There are apps to search multiple cities at once for your keywords and set up alerts. ![Craigslist](img/craigslist.png) @@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ If you choose to purchase from a remote or unknown seller, here are some tips fo * Use PayPal and purchase using the "Goods and Services" payment option. This costs nothing for the buyer, but the seller will lose 2.95% of the sale to PayPal fees. PayPal offers some protection for both buyer and seller in the event of fraud. -* Ask for photos of the pump. Check to make sure the serial number of the pump on the backside matches the serial number of the pump showing in the display menu. Ask for a short video of the pump, or at least a photo of the pump turned on, so that you can see the pump's firmware and model number. Cracks and some wear on these pumps are expected. These pumps are not usually free of marks. Many people are successfully looping on pumps that have cracks and rub marks, but you may want to ask if you are concerned about any you see in photos. +* Ask for photos of the pump. Check to make sure the serial number of the pump on the back matches the serial number of the pump showing in the display menu. Ask for a short video of the pump, or at least a photo of the pump turned on, so that you can see the pump's firmware and model number. Cracks and some wear on these pumps are expected. These pumps are not usually free of marks. Many people are successfully looping on pumps that have cracks and rub marks, but you may want to ask if you are concerned about any you see in photos. * Beware if the bottom of the reservoir/motor sleeve has the drive support cap pushed out, as shown [here](../troubleshooting/pump-errors.md#motor-error). Those pumps will generally not work (or only work intermittently), however some people have successfully repaired those pumps as shown in that link. Just be aware that it should be checked in advance. @@ -140,9 +140,9 @@ Red flags that may indicate a scam: * Asking for payment through "friends and family" on PayPal, especially if you don't know the person or have any solid references for them. Paying in that way offers you no buyer protection. It's just like giving the seller cash, so you had better trust the seller. -* Offering an "almost new" pump is a big red flag. These pumps should be at least 5-years-old by now. Do you really think a 5 year old pump should be unused and sitting in shrink wrap at this point? This seems highly suspicious. There are some out there, but they are very infrequent. +* Offering an "almost new" pump is a big red flag in the US. Do you really think a more than 10-year old pump would be unused and sitting in shrink wrap at this point? This seems highly suspicious. There are some out there, but they are very rare. -* Not able to provide new pictures of the pump when requested. Sure they posted some pictures with the ad, but what if they just downloaded them from other people's ads? The seller should be able to furnish a couple of "new" photos at your request. A good one to ask for is the battery and reservoir tops so you can see the condition of those. +* Inability to provide new pictures of the pump when requested. Sure they posted some pictures with the ad, but what if they just downloaded them from other people's ads? The seller should be able to furnish a couple of "new" photos at your request. A good one to ask for is the battery and reservoir tops so you can see their condition. ### Pump Supplies @@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ Medtronic will not typically sell pump supplies directly to customers who have n ### Omnipod Eros -Eros pods (also known as Gen 3) were launched in 2013 and continue to be sold by Insulet. Insulet has announced they will stop providing Eros pods in the US in December 2023. As far as we know, there are no timelines announced for the discontinuation of Eros pods for other countries. Insulet doesn't specifically call these "Eros" anymore, they just use the term "omnipod system". For clarity, from [Insulet's webpage](https://www.omnipod.com/discontinuation){: target="_blank" }: +Eros pods (also known as Gen 3) were launched in 2013 and continue to be sold by Insulet in some countries. Insulet stopped providing Eros pods in the US end of December 2023. As far as we know, there are no timelines announced for the discontinuation of Eros pods for other countries. Insulet doesn't specifically call these "Eros" anymore, they just use the term "Omnipod system". For clarity, from [Insulet's webpage](https://www.omnipod.com/discontinuation){: target="_blank" }: !!! info "Alternative Names for Omnipod Eros Pump and Pods" diff --git a/docs/gh-actions/build-dev-browser.md b/docs/gh-actions/build-dev-browser.md index 0fee95583f6..a777dc0dd50 100644 --- a/docs/gh-actions/build-dev-browser.md +++ b/docs/gh-actions/build-dev-browser.md @@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ Here is a summary of the extra steps; each step has an associated link. This ass !!! warning "What about the `alive branch`" * Sometimes you get an error about the `alive branch` * It should be created for you automatically if you are building with the `dev branch` **and** you have `workflow` permission added to the `scope` for your *GitHub* `Personal Access Token` - * If necessary, delete the `alive branch` and run the `Create Certificates` again + * If necessary, delete the `alive branch` and run the `Build Loop` action again #### Add and Update New `Identifier` diff --git a/docs/loop-3/add-pump.md b/docs/loop-3/add-pump.md index 4c01ca30e90..5c92dc45fa6 100644 --- a/docs/loop-3/add-pump.md +++ b/docs/loop-3/add-pump.md @@ -214,11 +214,12 @@ Now that your pump is paired with Loop, you should select the type of battery yo 1. Select your pump's battery type (lithium or alakine) * There is a whole page about [Medtronic pump batteries](../operation/features/battery.md) 2. Leave the Preferred Data Source on Event History -1. If you have a x23 or x54 pump, choose whether to use My Sentry (saves phone battery) or not (saves OrangeLink battery) +1. If you have an x23 or x54 pump, choose whether to use My Sentry (saves phone battery) or not (saves OrangeLink battery) - For other Medtronic pumps, adjusting this setting does not do anything + - Note that the Orange Link battery drain is substantial + * Some users reported batteries needed to be changed every 2-4 days compared to 10 days with MySentry off -The Medtronic status and commands available are shown in the [Pump Setting](medtronic.md) page. - +The Medtronic status and commands available are shown in the [Pump Settings](medtronic.md) page. ## Change Pump Type diff --git a/docs/version/code-custom-edits.md b/docs/version/code-custom-edits.md index 80ab30f529d..876e600e7c5 100644 --- a/docs/version/code-custom-edits.md +++ b/docs/version/code-custom-edits.md @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ This list indicates personalized customization that differ between `main` and `d Loop’s default carb absorption times are based on the high, medium, and low glycemic index absorption curves presented in *Think Like A Pancreas* by Gary Scheiner. In prior versions of the *Loop* app, for example version 2.2.x, the lollipop (fast) icon was set for 2 hours, taco (medium) icon for 3 hours, and pizza (slow) icon for 4 hours. This is modified for `Loop 3` to 30 minutes, 3 hours and 5 hours respectively. Some people prefer different values. ??? question "Do you want to know more? (Click to open/close)" - The developers did this because they expect fast to only be used for rapid-acting low treatments. The medium and fast values are for moderate and higher-fat or large meals. + The developers did this because they expect fast to only be used for rapid-acting low treatments. The medium and slow values are for moderate and higher-fat or large meals. ``` { .txt .copy title="Key_Phrase" } defaultCarbAbsorptionTimes: CarbStore.DefaultAbsorptionTimes