https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/health/ Recent content in Health on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-06-self-hosted-diabetes-cgm-nightscout-xdrip-tidepool/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-06-self-hosted-diabetes-cgm-nightscout-xdrip-tidepool/ <p>Managing Type 1 diabetes requires continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data that is accessible, private, and always available. While commercial platforms like Dexcom Clarity and Abbott LibreView offer cloud-based solutions, many in the diabetes community have built open-source, self-hosted alternatives that put you in control of your own health data. These platforms not only provide real-time glucose tracking but also enable remote monitoring by caregivers, predictive alerts, and integration with insulin pumps — all without sending your medical data to third-party servers.</p> https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-03-self-hosted-fitness-workout-tracking-wger-workout-tracker-fittrackee/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-03-self-hosted-fitness-workout-tracking-wger-workout-tracker-fittrackee/ <h2 id="why-self-host-your-fitness-tracker">Why Self-Host Your Fitness Tracker?</h2> <p>Your health and fitness data is among the most personal information you generate. Commercial fitness apps collect detailed profiles of your activity patterns, heart rate zones, workout preferences, and even sleep data — then monetize that information through targeted advertising or sell it to data brokers. Self-hosting your fitness tracker puts you back in control.</p>