Living with Type 1 diabetes often feels like an endless cycle of decisions, adjustments, and, for many, avoidance of what feels unmanageable. At Risely Health, we’ve seen it all after working with 1,000+ T1Ds—each person facing unique challenges on the road to freedom and confidence. For some, it’s a feeling of being "stuck," unable to get momentum. Maybe you’ve even found yourself in a cycle of avoidance, feeling like you can’t make progress or that managing diabetes is just too much.
That’s where the iLet Bionic Pancreas can be a game-changer.
Joe Solowiejczyk, a respected voice in the T1D community, recently shared his experience with the iLet, and it left a lasting impact:
“Getting on the iLet is giving me the experience of what it feels like to not have diabetes for the first time in my 63 years. Itis profound. And as I’m talking now, I’m sort of shaking inside the impact of that sort of experience. You don’t have to do anything. All you have to do is put in your weight and announce meals. And that’s it. So the first couple of days, I was walking around going like, wow, this is what it feels like to not have diabetes.”
For Joe, the iLet system didn’t just automate insulin delivery; it created a sense of separation between himself and his diabetes. He began to feel a distance from the relentless work of managing his condition, a kind of emotional relief he had never experienced before.
“The most difficult part of having diabetes is feeling exhausted. Getting on the iLet has allowed me for the first time to get some distance from my diabetes. It’s like the boundaries between me and my diabetes opened up, and for the first time, I had a sense of what it might be like to not be overwhelmed by it.”
This is the power of technology like the iLet. By automating insulin delivery and reducing the decision fatigue that comes with constant adjustments, the iLet offers a new kind of freedom—one that allows people like Joe to experience their diabetes in a way they never have before.
What is the iLet System?
The iLet Bionic Pancreas is designed to reduce the mental load type 1 diabetes. Automating insulin dosing based on real-time CGM data (from Dexcom CGMs or the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor) provides the kickstart you may need to start experiencing the power of stable blood sugars and what’s possible with the right support.
- Automated insulin delivery: With advanced algorithms, the iLet adjusts doses automatically, which could help reduce fluctuations and give you a fresh start in managing blood sugar.
- Less need for constant decisions: By taking over most of the daily calculations and eliminating the need for carb counting, the iLet eases the decision fatigue many T1Ds experience.
- Enhanced glucose management support: For those struggling to maintain glucose stability, the iLet can serve as that initial push towards seeing—and feeling—real progress.
Who Could Benefit from the iLet?
No device is a fit for everyone, but we’ve seen how transformative the iLet can be, especially for:
- Anyone feeling stuck in avoidant patterns: If you’ve been feeling blocked or even given up on certain parts of your management, the iLet can help you generate a sense of self-efficacy and empower you to build on that momentum.
- Anyone who is overwhelmed with their diabetes: If you're tired of all of the decisions that come with managing your diabetes, then the iLet may be right for you. Because the iLet makes 100% of the dosing decisions and corrections, it leaves you with the mental space to think about other things.
- People who struggle with carb counting: The iLet reduces the mental burden around meals because there is ZERO carb counting involved.
- Teens wanting independence: The automation of the iLet can support teenagers aiming to engage in their care more independently, especially if they're struggling to stay consistent.
How to Learn More About the iLet
Curious about whether the iLet Bionic Pancreas could be right for you? Here's how you can explore further: Fill out Beta Bionic’s inquiry form to receive detailed information on the iLet system.
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