San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!
April 13th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM
THIS MONTH: Open Discussion via ZOOM
MEETING TIME: Monday April 13th 7:00-8:30pm CHECK IN TIME 6:45pm
LOCATION: From the comfort of your home
THIS MONTH: Surviving the Coronavirus. As we shelter in place we will hold our Pumpers
Open Discussion meeting via ZOOM.
Pumper Tom has organized this wonderful opportunity for us to stay connected.
ZOOM is available via Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, and Smartphone. Select the largest screen size available for an optimal experience. An audio-only option will be available.
You can join the videoconference meeting Monday, April 13 at 6:45 PM by copying and pasting the link below into the address bar* of your smartphone, tablet, or computer:
https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=7f6e8204ce&e=7210f09b7c
Meeting ID: 195 407 314
OR, for audio only, you can call in on any phone using any of these numbers:
1-669-900-6833 US (San Jose),
1-346-248-7799 US (Houston),
or 1-929-205-6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 195 407 314 #
If you haven’t used Zoom before, drop in on Thursday, April 9 at 3 PM for a short "Dress Rehearsal" meeting. For this test meeting, copy and paste the link below into your address bar* :
https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=b384f4adbe&e=7210f09b7c
If you need help setting up Zoom, Tom will be monitoring his group’s email during the dress rehearsal and regular meeting and can walk you through any trouble spots. Email him at NorthCountyDiabetesGroup@gmail.com.
WE also STRONGLY encourage you to review the free video tutorials on the Zoom website. Once logged in, go to: Zoom Help Center > Getting Started > Training OR go to Resources > Video Tutorials. There you will find information about Zoom Meetings and Webinars.
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Zoom Meeting Agenda
In order for everyone to be able to speak at the April 13th meeting:
1. We'll start with 2-3 minutes per person. We encourage you write down and prioritize what you
would like to say: How you are coping, your stress levels, if you need supplies, etc.
2. Tom will present his 2-minute tip.
3. After introductions and the 2-minute tip, we will then answer questions brought up and other
topics as time allows. Because we have limited time, please limit your answers to
3-5 minutes.
Meeting Etiquette
Be respectful of person speaking—we will MUTE those that interrupt! Side conversations can be held while someone is speaking via a text chat window. There is a feedback window on the bottom bar. Click on the Clap icon or the Thumbs Up icon to give speaker feedback. Depending on which method you use to join the meeting, the window may look different.
Bear with us; we are all learning. We will figure this out. We have tried to anticipate and mitigate problems that could arise. I'm sure there will still be some!!
LAST MONTH: Veronica Diaz Lode (RD, CDE, San Diego Territory Manager, & Clinical Specialist) and Kristy Castillo (RN, CDE, & Type 1) gave a comprehensive overview on Tandem's Control IQ system. Control IQ, an advanced hybrid closed-loop technology, uses Dexcom G6 data to predict and control blood sugars. Control IQ improves time-in-range. Important note: Loss of CGM readings for over 20 minutes will stop Control IQ. Extended boluses will not be stopped—only basil. Tips from Kristy: Set High Alert on 160 to catch highs more quickly. Suspend insulin whenever disconnecting to not lose insulin corrections.
*An address bar is the text field near the top of a Web browser window that displays the URL of the current webpage.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Good Advice from the Diabetes Research Connection
While T1D‘s are not at a greater risk of contracting the disease, it is important to take precautionary measures.
These include measuring your blood glucose levels frequently and keeping them in the normal range. This will help ensure greater resistance and a faster recovery.
More frequent monitoring of ketones is critical, especially if your blood glucose is elevated due to sickness, cold therapeutics containing sugar or syrup, and inactivity.
Steroidal decongestants are also likely to increase your blood glucose levels. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) may exhibit flu-like symptoms, which is why it is important to measure ketones with test strips available from your local pharmacy or online. Additional amounts of insulin may be required under these circumstances.
Contact your physician(s) immediately if you have been exposed to the virus or have symptoms.
Be sure to stock an adequate supply (a minimum of two weeks) of all your medications. For more advice managing T1D during this pandemic, please visit: https://www.jdrf.org/coronavirus/.
For the latest updates on the global impact of COVID-19 go to: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/.
These include measuring your blood glucose levels frequently and keeping them in the normal range. This will help ensure greater resistance and a faster recovery.
More frequent monitoring of ketones is critical, especially if your blood glucose is elevated due to sickness, cold therapeutics containing sugar or syrup, and inactivity.
Steroidal decongestants are also likely to increase your blood glucose levels. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) may exhibit flu-like symptoms, which is why it is important to measure ketones with test strips available from your local pharmacy or online. Additional amounts of insulin may be required under these circumstances.
Contact your physician(s) immediately if you have been exposed to the virus or have symptoms.
Be sure to stock an adequate supply (a minimum of two weeks) of all your medications. For more advice managing T1D during this pandemic, please visit: https://www.jdrf.org/coronavirus/.
For the latest updates on the global impact of COVID-19 go to: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/.
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Everything's Cancelled!
Due to COVID-19, all diabetes-related meetings are cancelled. This includes our San Diego Insulin Pumpers, the TCOYD Spotlights, and the Joslyn 50-Year meeting—everything. Stay home and stay healthy!
The only rescheduled event we know of so far is the Joslyn 50-Year meeting. They plan to meet
26 July 2020 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Registration is open.
The only rescheduled event we know of so far is the Joslyn 50-Year meeting. They plan to meet
26 July 2020 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Registration is open.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
March 9th Meeting: Tandem Control IQ
San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!
Don't Miss the March 9th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers!!!
THIS MONTH: Tandem Control IQ
MEETING TIME: Monday March 9th 7:00-8:30pm
LOCATION: Sharp Medical Facility
8695 Spectrum Centre Blvd, Room 186
THIS MONTH: Veronica Diaz Lode RD, CDE, Territory Manager & Clinical Specialist San Diego will speak on Control IQ. Come learn all about Control IQ software and bring your questions.
LAST MONTH: OPEN DISCUSSION We had a 523 years of diabetes experience at last month's meeting. The conversation was divided between the Tandem Control IQ and going down the memory lane of diabetes care from BG testing to early pumps. Also mentioned was the book Bright Spots and Landmines by Adam Brown.
Future programs, details of studies, and other diabetes information of interest will now appear on our website: sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com
Pre-Meeting Dinner (Souplantation): Several of us get together about 5:30 pm 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 pm 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.
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!
Don't Miss the March 9th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers!!!
THIS MONTH: Tandem Control IQ
MEETING TIME: Monday March 9th 7:00-8:30pm
LOCATION: Sharp Medical Facility
8695 Spectrum Centre Blvd, Room 186
THIS MONTH: Veronica Diaz Lode RD, CDE, Territory Manager & Clinical Specialist San Diego will speak on Control IQ. Come learn all about Control IQ software and bring your questions.
LAST MONTH: OPEN DISCUSSION We had a 523 years of diabetes experience at last month's meeting. The conversation was divided between the Tandem Control IQ and going down the memory lane of diabetes care from BG testing to early pumps. Also mentioned was the book Bright Spots and Landmines by Adam Brown.
Future programs, details of studies, and other diabetes information of interest will now appear on our website: sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com
Pre-Meeting Dinner (Souplantation): Several of us get together about 5:30 pm 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 pm 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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