August 10th Meeting: Open Discussion

San Diego Insulin Pumpers

Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't miss the August 10th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM

THIS MONTH:  OPEN DISCUSSION

MEETING TIME: August 10th 7:00-8:30pm CHECK-IN TIME 6:45 pm

LOCATION: From the comfort of your home

THIS MONTH: Surviving the Coronavirus  As we shelter in place we will continue to hold our Pumpers Open Discussion meetings via ZOOM. For Pumpers having blood sugar or other pump issues, please take a screen shot of your pump/BG issue for sharing with the group.

LAST MONTH:

William Lai from Xeris spoke about the newly released Gvoke HypoPen. This new glucagon pen (Gvoke), comes in a premixed and filled pen or syringe that is a liquid stable glucagon solution for 2 years. It is now available to patients in two dosage options, 50 mg for children under 10 and 100 mg for adults. Most insurance covesr this new product and a discount coupon is available on the Xeris website www.xerispharma.com.

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, August 10th from 6:45 by clicking the link below on your smartphone, tablet or computer:

https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=6d1f32c944&e=6c1c163e5c

Or dial in by phone:

        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)  or

        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) or

        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) or

Then use meeting ID: 875 0711 2767 #

If you need help setting up Zoom, Tom will be monitoring his email during the 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

1. Introductions  We will have 2-3 minutes per person. We encourage you write down and prioritize what you would like to say leaving out extraneous details: 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.  Because we have limited time, please limit your answers again to 3-5 minutes so we have enough time as some members have to leave at the stated end time.

Some members may be available after the meeting like before so you can get more clarification then.

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 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!!

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).^^^^^

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.