Loop Caregiver

Loop Caregiver 

The  Loop Caregiver  app is under development to make remote commands easier to implement and monitor.

Minimum Requirements:

• Loop  version 3.2.0 or newer
  • version 3.0 works but is not recommended for other reasons
  • version 3.3 and higher offers improved feedback to the  Loop Caregiver  user
• iOS 16 or newer for  Loop Caregiver 's phone
• iOS 15.1 with Loop 3 for Looper's phone
• Nightscout  version 14.2.6

Prerequisites:

• Complete all 4 steps on the Remote Configuration page:
  • Step 1: Update the Looper's iPhone settings
  • Step 2: Apple Push Notifications
  • Step 3: Add APN to Nightscout
  • Step 4: Test Remote Overrides
• Read the Remote Commands page and pay special attention to these 2 sections
  • FAQs on Remote Overrides
  • Warnings on Remote Commands

Older Nightscout Versions

If you ignore this minimum version requirement - what happens:

• If you attempt to use the carb entry in the past or future, the caregiver app accepts it but the remote commands accepted by the Loopers phone show up at the current time - not when the caregiver intended to insert carbs
• Please take the time to update your Nightscout site to master
• Nightscout 14.2.6 was released 30-Sep-2022 as Classic Liquorice

If you use  Loop Caregiver, please join  Loop Caregiver App Zulipchat stream.

As with all development code, monitor Zulipchat for announcements, report any problems you experience, be prepared to build frequently, and pay attention.

Build  Loop Caregiver

You can build  Loop Caregiver  using the  GitHub Browser Build  method or the  Mac-Xcode Build method.

GitHub Browser Build:

The  GitHub Browser Build  method is documented on the Other Apps page.

Mac-Xcode Build:

A build script is available to assist in building  Loop Caregiver. This should be straightforward for anyone who has previously built  Loop 3  using the script.

• Open a terminal window.
• Spot the line below that starts with /bin/bash
• Click the gray copy button () located near the bottom right side of that line (should say Copy to Clipboard when you hover the mouse over it).
  Once clicked, a confirmation message that says Copied to Clipboard will appear on your screen.
  Copy and Paste to start the BuildLoopCaregiver script

  /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/loopandlearn/lnl-scripts/main/BuildLoopCaregiver.sh)"
  

• Important: Click anywhere in the terminal before trying to paste
• Paste the line into the Terminal window.
  • on Mac, you can do this in one of the following ways:
    • Press Cmd+V
    • or Press Ctrl+click and select Paste from the menu
    • or select Edit => Paste (i.e. click the Edit menu at the top of the Mac screen then click Paste).
  • on PC (Virtual Mac):
    • Press Ctrl+V
• Once the line is pasted, hit Return (Enter) to execute the script.
• The script displays the directions for downloading and building.
  Please read them carefully.

Not  Loop

The output you see in the Terminal may look very similar to when you build  Loop 3  from a script.

It is pulling down a clone from a different location (LoopKit/LoopCaregiver ). It uses some modules from Loop. The target and scheme are automatically selected for  Loop Caregiver  and if you follow directions for a paid Developer account, the signing is automatic.

Use  Loop Caregiver

Some limited directions for using the  Loop Caregiver  app are provided - please also read the Zulipchat stream to stay up-to-date with improvements - especially if you are using a development branch of  Loop.

Loop Caregiver  Add Looper

You must add a Looper to continue with  Loop Caregiver  as shown in the graphic below.

• On the Looper's phone:

  • Tap on Loop -> Settings -> Services -> Nightscout
  • Tap on the One-Time-Password row to see the QR code

  Pro-tip

  Take a screenshot of the QR code and store it on your computer.

  You can then add the QR code to  Loop Caregiver  without bothering your Looper.

  • Keep the screenshot secure
  • Do not share the QR screenshot when asking for help

• On the  Loop Caregiver 's phone:

  • Tap on  Loop Caregiver  -> Settings
  • Enter the name of the Looper, the Nightscout URL (use   https:// ) and API_SECRET
  • Touch the QR code row - this opens the camera - point the camera at the QR code from Looper's phone

You can add additional Looper's under settings. (Loop Caregiver  can monitor more than one Looper).

Loop Caregiver  Main Screen

 Loop Caregiver  uses a lot of features from Loop with some Nightscout-like features in the Timeline.

The Timeline:

• Autoscales the vertical display for glucose reported over the last 24 hours (plus the forecast if that is turned on)
  • Show Prediction for Timeline is turned off in the graphic below.
• Horizontal display can be adjusted using the dropdown hours selector and scrolling left/right.
• A double tap on the Timeline alternates between 1 and 6 hour display

You can also use the  Loop Caregiver  -> Settings screen to modify:

• Units used for glucose display: mg/dL or mmol/L
• Include the   Loop  forecast display on the Timeline chart as well as the Glucose chart of the main display (Show Prediction is turned off in the graphic above)

Issue Remote Commands with  Loop Caregiver

You issue override, carb, and bolus commands using a toolbar similar to the one seen on Loop. In the example graphic above, the carb and bolus entries visible were issued remotely.

Carb and bolus commands each require authorization before they are accepted. The authorization (FaceID, Fingerprint, or passcode) matches that required to unlock the  Loop Caregiver 's phone.

The use of  Loop Caregiver  makes remote commands much easier and more reliable.

Go back and review the details about Remote Commands before using the app.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps are found on the Remote Errors page.