Our manifesto

Make open-source diabetes technology accessible for everyone.
By Opensource.clinic
May 1, 2025
2 min read

The Issue

Open-source diabetes technologies have been scientifically proven to be as effective as commercial systems and are freely available to the public. However, the complexity of setup, configuration, and ongoing updates can be a barrier—many users find it difficult to get started or to maintain their blood glucose levels within preferred target ranges. This results in unintentionally excluding individuals without strong technical skills and user groups, with for them, unsatisfactory health outcomes or quality of life.

Healthcare professionals may be unable to provide support due to legal, national, or local regulatory constraints. While many users turn to social media support groups, such as Facebook and Discord, these platforms present challenges related to information overload, privacy, reliability, and availability of accurate information.

The lack of professionals entering the digital domain and, on the other side, the lack of a reliable partner creates a gap that pushes away people who might benefit from diabetes open source technology.

Our Goal

To make diabetes open-source technology more accessible, understandable, and usable for everyone—regardless of technical background, financial situation, or geographical location.

How We Work Toward Our Mission

We combine the scalability of cloud technology with the impact of personalized coaching to support individuals on their journey toward better health.

  • Cloud-based platform: Streamlines the setup and configuration process, making it easy for users to build and maintain a closed-loop system.
  • Personalized coaching: Hands-on guidance with setup, updates, and education tailored to each individual.
  • Cloud-and-coach model: Integrates cloud services with expert coaching for scalable, sustainable support.
  • Continuous improvement: Coaching provides direct insight into user needs, helping refine and improve the software.

Powered by People, Not Profit

We believe that everyone deserves access to quality coaching and safe, up-to-date technology—regardless of financial means or background. That's why we offer our coaching services completely free of charge to anyone, anywhere in the world.

To keep our cloud-based platform running, we ask for a small monthly contribution to help sustain the technical infrastructure behind our SaaS. Our team of developers and coaches is driven by passion and a shared commitment to impact—not profit. While we gratefully accept donations, contributions do not fully cover our operational costs. As a result, we operate as a volunteer-led organization, dedicated to making a meaningful difference.

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