Hello Fellow Pumpers!
We look forward to seeing you in person if you are in the San Diego area or via Zoom.
Also, check out our newsletter and diabetes resources on our blog at sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com.
IN PERSON: We hold our in-person meeting at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa at 8695 Spectrum Center Drive from 7–9 pm. We have a new meeting space at the Sharp Spectrum building. Starting in January 2025 we moved to a new boardroom. It is on the left side of the main lobby and has an outside direct entrance from the parking lot. The room will open at 6:30 pm for visiting before the meeting. The walkway to the outside entrance is located in front of the handicap parking and has a railing along the sidewalk.
VIA ZOOM: Please join us via Zoom if you can't attend in person. The meeting link is posted below.
As always, significant others, friends, and family supporters are welcome at the meeting.
We hold our meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9 pm.
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THIS MONTH
Melanie Kraus and Lola Gugerty, San Diego Reps for Dexcom CGM sensors, will first discuss the latest G7 updates, and will then tell us about Stelo, Dexcom's new over-the-counter sensor. This is a must-attend event to hear the latest sensor information.
LAST MONTH
Open Discussion covered air bubbles in pump cartridges. We learned at the March meeting with the Tandem Reps that air bubbles occur naturally in the cartridge. To prevent bubbles from entering tubing keep your pump vertical so the air bubbles stay at the top of the cartridge. We also discussed training family members on how your pump and CGM devices work in case you are unable to manage after medical procedures where you may not be able to see to operate your devices. This has occurred to several or us recently, so make sure your family knows the features of your devices before an emergency. Finally, we learned we should download the latest Tandem T:Slim software update from on the Tandem website,
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Zoom Instructions
San Diego Insulin Pumpers May 12th Meeting on Zoom (‘Doors’ open at 6:45, meeting starts at 7 PM)
Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699
Passcode: 220374
Using your computer, tablet or smartphone, click:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85498856699?pwd=OGpTcGg3ZDJyK2puSnFNV21CM0haQT09
Or one-tap dial in from a smartphone:
+16699006833,,85498856699#,,,,*220374# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,85498856699#,,,,*220374# US (Houston)
Or dial in from any home or business phone (long distance charges may apply):
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699#
Enter # for Participant ID if asked
Passcode: 220374#
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Announcements
Taylor Research is looking for Type 1 Diabetes for a three-hour study in Carlsbad next week.Contact Corrine at 858-810-8412 for information and to be screened. Compensation is $300.
2025 Pump Club Programs
* 5/12 Melanie Kraus, Dexcom
* 6/9 Open Discussion
* 7/14 Luke Bailey, Medtronic
* 8/11 One Conference Recap
* 9/8 Gina Arconti, Omnipod
* 10/13 Kim Wetzel, Medicare Insurance Update
* 11/10 TBA
* 12/8 Holiday Dinner at Elijahs Jewish Deli
Pump and Sensor Donations
We have two Dexcom receivers available that will be at the May 12th meeting.
We still have (4) boxes of 5 pens each of Tresiba long-acting insulin pens: 2 boxes expire 1/25, 1 box expires 3/25, and 1 box expires 5/25. These are great to use when taking a pump break. All will need to be picked up in Escondido.
Contact Margi at margit7@att.com if you need any supplies.
Sharps Disposal
The link has been corrected. California has a state program to dispose of your sharps. Visit SharpsTakeBackCalifornis.org > Select Order A Sharps Mail-Back Package > Click Submit. This is a free program. For information, visit SharpsTakeBackCalifornia.org or call 844-482-5322.
Breakthrough T1D ( formally JDRF)
Visit the JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=c666201218&e=41c11995d6.
TCOYD
TCOYD (Taking Control Of Your Diabetes) transforms the way people live with and manage diabetes through the best live conferences, programs, and events.
Sign up on TCOYD.org for their new Video Drop AP ( Advanced Placement Sessions). TCOYD will email you these sessions to watch at your convenience. They frequently drop new videos, so check it out!
You'll find a wealth of diabetes and pumping information on the TCOYD website on the Online Resources page under Video Vault at this address: https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=c7c2c732ee&e=41c11995d6.
Dr. Edelman and Dr. Pettus continually post new videos to help you improve your blood sugars or cope with diabetes. They also have videos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.
TCOYD Events
One Conference: Save the date! August 8-10, 2025.
Registration is open! The early-bird registration fee of $200 has been extended to May 15th.
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