Thursday, June 15, 2017

FREE AFREZZA VOUCHER PROGRAM!

Afrezza is a very fast-acting inhalation insulin.

Contact: Nate Boman
Area Business Manager - San Diego
619-991-2373

* Voucher is FREE - no insurance will be charged.
* Voucher can be used for a FREE pack of 180-count Afrezza:
            - 90 4 units / 90 8 units
            - 60 4 units / 60 8 units / 60 12 units
* Voucher can be redeemed at any pharmacy with a valid US Rx.
* Nate has the vouchers and can meet with you or can apply the voucher to your
     order once you have a valid Rx.
* Once the 180-count pack is used, you can use your insurance to get approved
     for a new supply of 180.
            - Cost for commercial patient is $15
            - Medicare is ~$100-$150
            - Medi-Cal is $0
            - Kaiser will not approve payment but might still write an Rx for you
                 to try the product.


Interested patients should contact Nate for more information.

Monday, June 12, 2017

JUNE 12TH MEETING: OPEN DISCUSSION

San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't Miss the JUNE meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers!!!

THIS MONTH: OPEN DISCUSSION
MEETING TIME:  Monday, June 12th, 7:00-8:30pm
LOCATION:  Sharp Medical Facility
8695 Spectrum Centre Blvd, Room 186

THIS MONTH:  Have a nagging question or issue that's bothering you about your diabetes? Bring your issues and questions and get answers and support from the group.

LAST MONTH: The meeting was a lively discussion on APPs that help with blood sugar management. Issues with low thyroid and BG control were discussed. Using extended boluses and using and setting basil rates was also brought up. Travel tips rounded out the evening's discussion.

PLASE READ PAST THE FIRST PAGE TO LEARN ABOUT FUTURE PROGRAMS. Details of studies and other diabetes information of interest will now be on our website ^^^^^sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com).^^^^^

Pre-Meeting Dinner (Souplantation): Several of us get together about 5:30 before each meeting for dinner, and all are welcome!  Anyone who would like a bite of dinner before the meeting can join us at the Souplantation Restaurant in Kearny Mesa, 7095 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard (just east of 805), 858-715-6824.

Please be ready to leave the restaurant by 6:45 and proceed to Sharp so that our speakers and non-dining members are not delayed.

As always, significant others and any friends and family supporters are always welcome at the meeting.  Our meetings are held the 2nd Monday of every month.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

*****THERE ARE A FEW SPOTS LEFT!  Register for the TCOYD One conference later in June.  One of the few events specifically oriented to Type 1 issues.*****
ONE - TCOYD's 1st National Type 1 Weekend Conference and Retreat
Friday-Sunday, June 23-25, 2017
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
1441 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109
More Info on speakers and sessions: Call Toll Free 800.998.2693) or go to   http://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=3998e283e5&e=7210f09b7c


The American Diabetes Association has a petition to help lower the cost of insulin.  Please visit www.makeinsulinaffordable.org to sign.