Customizations for New Loopers

Customizations are a great way to personalize your Loop app.  If you’re a new or inexperienced Looper, or have never tried customizations, check out the ones on our Recommended list below.  You can learn more about these customizations and how to add them to your Loop app by clicking the links at the top and bottom of this page.

Recommend for new loopers:

dexcom_upload_readings
future_carbs_4h
override_sens
now_line
meal_days
profiles

What’s not on the list and why?

Safety concerns:

In the hands of inexperienced loopers who have not adjusted their settings to work with Loop, these customizations could result in overdosing of insulin.
basal_lock
no_auth

Need more experience to know how you’ll use Loop:

Some loopers will need/want them and some won’t. Wait to see how you’re using loop and what matches your lifestyle.
2hlollipop
low_carb_limit
high_carb_limit
negative_insulin

Fun features that aren’t necessary:

live_activity
watch_title
lnl_icon