How T1D Hackers Beat Pharma to Remote CGM Monitoring

We take a journey back to the roots of the #WeAreNotWaiting movement—before CGM follower apps—when a group of determined parents and developers built their own tools to monitor glucose remotely. I sit down with James Wedding, founder of the Nightscout Foundation, to talk about the early days of Nightscout, how it transformed life for families managing diabetes, and the powerful role the open-source community played in pushing the industry forward. From DIY setups and the iconic “Rig” to smartwatches displaying real-time glucose data, this conversation highlights the innovation, urgency, and community spirit that made Nightscout a vital part of diabetes tech history.

 

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