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Inside the Algorithm: What It Is — and Isn't

A short fluency builder. By the end you should be able to explain, in plain language, what the algorithm does, what it can't do, and which part of the system does what.

Curated By

ADCES Clinical Staff

Reviewed By
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Amy Hess-Fischel

MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES

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Shana Nicholson

MSN, RN, CDCES, PCCN

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Melanie Teslik

RN, MS, BC-ADM, CDCES, CPHQ

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Why This Matters

  • Builds confidence to discuss AID with patients and colleagues
  • Replaces "this is confusing" with "I can explain this"
  • Clarifies what the algorithm does and what it can't do, or what something else does
  • Separates the roles of CGM, algorithm, pump and person

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