Loop Data¶
In order to assess your Loop's performance and more specifically your settings, having access to your historical data trends is invaluable. Seeing what your Loop was predicting, what actions were being taken, how blood glucose was reacting, and how insulin needs have been changing is critical when trying to assess any settings changes.
Problem with traditional methods¶
When you go to your endocrinology office, they need to have a method to view all your Automated Insulin Delivery system data in one place.
- If you use an Omnipod Eros or DASH pump - there is no PDM for your clinic to read insulin dosing records
- If you use a Medtronic pump, the memory is full of the many commands sent from Loop
Available solutions for DIY apps¶
The good news is that the community has some very useful tools to help address the shortcomings in the traditional data aggregation for Loop users. There are several tools available to help you and/or your endocrinologist evaluate your Loop data.
Comparison of Data Tools¶
| Tool | Best For | Data Retention | Cost | Setup Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Health | Quick daily review, on-device access | Indefinite (on device) | Free | None (built-in) |
| Nightscout | Remote monitoring, real-time troubleshooting, detailed Loop data | Varies by hosting plan | Low ($0-12/month) | Moderate |
| Tidepool | Endo appointments, professional reports, long-term trends | Indefinite (cloud) | Free | Low |
| Perceptus | Advanced algorithm analysis, deep insights | As long as you maintain account | Free | Low |
Which Tool Should You Use?¶
- Start with Apple Health - It's already there and requires no setup
- Add Nightscout if you need remote monitoring or want detailed troubleshooting capabilities
- Use Tidepool for sharing data with your healthcare team and generating reports
- Try Perceptus when you want advanced analysis of how Loop's algorithm is performing
This section covers each tool in detail:
- Apple Health app
- Nightscout
- Tidepool
- Perceptus