How to Update and Rebuild DIY Loop with a Web Browser

Summary

In this tutorial, Mike from Loop and Learn guides viewers on updating and rebuilding the DIY Loop app using the Browser Build method. DIY Loop is an experimental, closed-loop insulin delivery algorithm not FDA-approved. The video, filmed on a phone, advises checking GitHub for updates, syncing the fork, and using GitHub Actions to rebuild the app every 90 days. It also highlights the importance of consulting healthcare professionals and taking responsibility for using the app. For troubleshooting, viewers are directed to LoopDocs and the Loop and Learn Facebook group. The video concludes with a thank you to the Nightscout Foundation for their support of the diabetes community.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is a quick tutorial on updating and rebuilding the DIY Loop using the Browser Build method.
• 📱 The tutorial was conducted on a phone, but the process can also be done on a computer via a web browser.
• 🔍 Viewers are advised to check the video description for any updates or changes since the video's release.
• ⚠️ DIY Loop is an experimental closed-loop algorithm for insulin delivery and is not FDA approved.
• 🤔 The presentation is meant to assist in making informed decisions with healthcare professionals about diabetes management.
• 📅 Apps built via TestFlight are usable for 90 days before needing a rebuild, and updates should be checked regularly.
• 🔄 To update, visit GitHub and access the LoopWorkspace associated with the user's GitHub username.
• 📝 'x commits behind' provides an overview of changes since the last update, with more details available on the LoopKit releases page.
• 🔄 'Sync fork' and 'Update branch' are steps to bring the Loop up to date with the main branch.
• 🛠️ Rebuilding the app is done by accessing 'Actions' and running the workflow for building Loop.
• ⏳ Allow approximately an hour for the build and upload process to Apple Developer before it's available in TestFlight.
• 🆘 If errors occur, solutions can be found on LoopDocs or by posting in the Loop and Learn Facebook group with the GitHub username.
• 💌 An email from Apple Developer will notify when the update is available, and updating in TestFlight will finalize the process.
• 🙏 The Nightscout Foundation is acknowledged for their support of the #wearenotwaiting community and funding the Apple Developer account.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video by Mike from Loop and Learn?

The main topic of the video is how to update and rebuild DIY Loop using the Browser Build method.

Why might the video look different than usual?

The video might look different because it was done on a phone, as opposed to being recorded on a computer.

What is DIY Loop and what does it do?

DIY Loop is a closed-loop algorithm that helps automate insulin delivery for diabetes management. It is experimental and not FDA approved.

Who should viewers consult before using DIY Loop?

Viewers should consult with their healthcare professionals before using DIY Loop for their diabetes self-management.

Why might someone need to rebuild the DIY Loop app?

One might need to rebuild the DIY Loop app because TestFlight apps are only usable for 90 days before requiring a rebuild.

How can you check if there's an update available for the DIY Loop app?

You can check for updates by visiting GitHub.com/loopkit/Loop/releases and reading the descriptions of each version since the last build.

What does 'x commits behind' mean on GitHub, as mentioned in the video?

'x commits behind' on GitHub indicates the number of updates or changes that have been made to the main repository since the last time your fork was synced.

What steps should you take to update your Loop to the latest version on GitHub?

To update your Loop, you should 'Sync fork' and then 'Update branch' on GitHub to bring your Loop up to the latest version.

How do you initiate the rebuild process for the DIY Loop app on GitHub?

You initiate the rebuild process by tapping 'Actions', then 'All workflows', selecting #4 build Loop, and hitting 'Run workflow'.

What should you do if you encounter an error during the build process?

If you encounter an error, you should visit LoopDocs for solutions or post in the Loop and Learn Facebook group, including your GitHub username.

How will you know when the updated app is available on TestFlight?

You can check for an email from Apple Developer, or you can open the TestFlight app and tap update to see if the new build is available.

What is the duration for which a rebuilt DIY Loop app is valid?

A rebuilt DIY Loop app is valid for the next 90 days before it needs to be rebuilt again.