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Algorithm Pumping: Automated Insulin Delivery for Type 1
A guide to the world of automated insulin delivery — Omnipod 5, Tandem Control-IQ, Medtronic, the iLet, and the DIY systems — in plain language.
What is Algorithm Pumping?
Algorithm Pumping gathers the Juicebox Podcast conversations that help make sense of automated insulin delivery (AID): how the different systems behave, what they ask of the user, and how real people get along with them. It spans commercial hybrid closed-loop pumps and the DIY world of Loop, Tidepool Loop, and iAPS.
Each episode is a conversation you can listen to, revisit, and share — part of the Juicebox Podcast's free library on life with Type 1 diabetes.
Choosing or switching an automated system is a big decision, and the noise around it is loud. These episodes let you hear how the systems actually behave from people who use them, so you can ask sharper questions and set realistic expectations.
Who Algorithm Pumping is for
It is for anyone choosing a pump, switching systems, or trying to understand why their algorithm is doing what it does — on Omnipod 5, Control-IQ, Medtronic, the iLet, or a DIY loop.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Algorithm Pumping?
Algorithm Pumping is a collection from the Juicebox Podcast. Algorithm Pumping gathers the Juicebox Podcast conversations that help make sense of automated insulin delivery (AID): how the different systems behave, what they ask of the user, and how real people get along with them. It spans commercial hybrid closed-loop pumps and the DIY world of Loop, Tidepool Loop, and iAPS.
Who is Algorithm Pumping for?
It is for anyone choosing a pump, switching systems, or trying to understand why their algorithm is doing what it does — on Omnipod 5, Control-IQ, Medtronic, the iLet, or a DIY loop.
Which pump algorithms does this collection cover?
A wide range — Omnipod 5, Tandem Control-IQ, Medtronic, the Beta Bionics iLet, and DIY systems like Loop, Tidepool Loop, and iAPS. Episodes include interviews, deep dives, and real user experiences.
How is Algorithm Pumping different from the Pro Tip series?
The Pro Tips teach the management fundamentals that apply to any system. Algorithm Pumping is device-focused - it goes deep on how specific automated pumps behave and how people get along with them day to day.
Is this medical advice?
No. The Juicebox Podcast is education and personal storytelling, not medical advice. It is meant to help you understand Type 1 diabetes and feel less alone — always talk with your own medical team about your care.
Where can I listen to Algorithm Pumping?
You can stream Algorithm Pumping on the Juicebox Podcast website or follow the playlist on Spotify. Episodes are also on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen.
What listeners say
"We care for our grandchildren two days a week. The oldest, 3yr old Jordan, has type 1 with the Dexcom and Omnipod. Scott explains usage in laymen's terms with humor and empathy. Practical knowledge that users and caregivers can apply."
"I have been a type 1 diabetic for 30 years. I finally decided to switch to an insulin pump and CGM. I was very nervous when I found this podcast. This show has answered so many of the questions I had about managing a pump."
"Juicebox has truly been my lifeline. Meeting Scott at FFL and getting help with a pump change instilled the confidence I'd been lacking to take charge of her settings. In about 10 minutes he helped me get her from 50-60% time in range to 80-90% within a week."
Listener reviews from Apple Podcasts. Individual experiences vary; nothing here is medical advice.
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Collection of episodes to help understand the world of automated insulin pumping.
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