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On-Demand

Technology Integration

(D35) Open -Source AID for Diabetes in Pregnancy and Pediatrics: Exploring Options and Value in Management

Sunday, August 9, 2026
4:40 PM - 5:25 PM ET
CE: .75 CE
Pharmacology Hours: .25 CE
Pregnant and pediatric diabetes populations experience significant glycemic variability due to hormonal changes, growth, activity, illness, and daily unpredictability. As a result, many individuals are turning to open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) systems for increased flexibility. This session examines open-source AID use in pregnant and pediatric diabetes populations through real-world scenarios and case-based discussion. Presenters will address common challenges, ethical and professional considerations, and practical strategies DCESs can use to support safety, confidence, and effective glucose management while remaining within their professional scope of practice.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Describe the physiological, developmental, and behavioral factors that contribute to increased glycemic variability in pregnancy and pediatric diabetes populations.
  • Explain how open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) systems may address challenges unique to high-variability populations compared to commercially available technologies.
  • Apply practical, patient-centered strategies to support safety, confidence, and effective glucose management in pregnancy and pediatric patients using open-source AID.
Disclosure(s):
Kathryn Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, CDCES: No financial relationships to disclose
Jennifer C. Smith, RD, LD, CDCES: No financial relationships to disclose