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DTN-UK statement on large language models

Generic Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT or Grok, offer potential as supplementary tools for diabetes management by assisting with tasks like initial carb estimation from food images and identifying patterns in glucose data, however, it is paramount that healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes understand these systems are not a substitute for medical expertise and
cannot safely provide definitive medical advice or insulin dosing recommendations. Everyone should be aware of several critical limitations.

This Diabetes Technology Network UK statement provides nine proposed policy points to help ensure safety and effective use of these tools for people living with diabetes.

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2026

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The DTN-UK is designed to support UK health care professionals who are involved in the delivery of technologies designed to improve the lives of people living with diabetes. Healthcare professionals working in diabetes are welcome to register as a member of the DTN-UK. The education resources and best practice guides are free to access for all.

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