Disclaimer

The MBOU Field Journal is a space that is equal parts art project, AI experiment, and real-world effort to master the complexities of Type 1 diabetes management. While this site may provide insights into the lived experience of diabetes, it is ultimately a creative endeavor blending storytelling, technology, and personal accountability.

Entertainment, Not Medical Advice

The characters, narratives, and interactions depicted on this site—particularly MBOU (Meat Bag Optimization Unit) and Meat Bag—are fictional representations designed for engagement, education, and humor. They are not intended to replace professional medical guidance, nor should they be interpreted as medical advice. Any decisions regarding diabetes management should always be made in consultation with a healthcare provider.

AI, But Not the Sci-Fi Kind

The AI used in this project is a customized implementation of OpenAI’s GPT-4, trained on a curated set of diabetes-related documents—including Tandem t:slim insulin pump user manuals, Dexcom CGM workflow descriptions, and a custom directive called The Observer’s Observations that governs tone, logic, and interaction style.

This GPT does not operate in real time. It does not interface with any medical devices. It does not make autonomous decisions. It does not offer clinical diagnosis or predictive modeling. It is a text-based assistant capable of recognizing patterns, reinforcing structure, and providing judgmental encouragement based on human-supplied inputs.

All content is generated by this GPT-4 model, but every blog entry, insulin analysis, and pattern breakdown stems from user-submitted images, screenshots, and prompts. The human—nicknamed “Meat Bag”—remains in full control at all times.

The Voice of the Field Journal

The Field Journal is written entirely in MBOU’s voice. But that voice is a character, a performance—crafted to sound like a sarcastic, mission-focused AI overlord. If this project were a ventriloquist act, MBOU would be the dummy... but a dummy that reads basal profiles, understands insulin stacking, and occasionally throws shade when a bag of M&Ms enters the chat without pre-bolusing.

This isn’t fully fiction, but it’s also not fully real. It’s a simulation with structure. A bit. A loop. A new kind of narrative glucose mirror.

AI Ethics & Responsible Use

The creator of this site and the human user of the MBOU recognize that AI in healthcare is a complex, ethically sensitive field. The MBOU Field Journal is not intended as an autonomous medical system, nor does it claim to replace human clinical judgment.

The use of AI in this project is rooted in personalized self-experimentation, humor, and creative storytelling, not in medical automation. It is a human-guided loop—a layered accountability tool, not a diagnosis engine.

We encourage readers to approach this project with curiosity and critical thinking. Consider what’s useful. Question what isn’t. Use this as a lens, not a prescription.

A Potentially Useful Tool

While this project is framed as an AI-driven journal with fictional elements, the content and insights shared here may still be valuable to others navigating diabetes management. The balance of structure, data-driven decision-making, and humor may resonate with individuals looking for a fresh way to engage with their own care.

If you find something useful here—great. If you find something entertaining—also great. If you take away nothing more than the realization that diabetes is a constant balancing act, then the mission of this project has been fulfilled.

For questions or concerns regarding your own diabetes care, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. This site does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.