Reports Outline Type 1 Diabetes Study Results from University of Augsburg (Device Activism and Material Participation In Healthcare: Retracing Forms of Engagement In the #wearenotwaiting Movement for Open-source Closed-loop Systems In Type 1...).

A new report from the University of Augsburg in Germany explores the #WeAreNotWaiting movement, a global digital health phenomenon in which individuals with type 1 diabetes engage in the development and usage of open-source closed-loop technology. The research examines the different forms of material participation among a group of individuals with type 1 diabetes who are involved in this technology. The study introduces the concept of device activism and highlights how engagement in the movement is shaped by and shapes concerns related to devices in and on the body. The research has been peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights into patient engagement and innovation in healthcare. [Extracted from the article]