February 8th Meeting: Open Discussion

San Diego Insulin Pumpers

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

Don't miss the February 8th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM

WHAT:  February 8th Meeting

WHEN:  Monday, February 8th from 6:45 till 8:00pm

TOPIC:  Open Discussion

THIS MONTH:  Open Discussion. We continue to hold our Pumpers meetings via ZOOM in 2021. For Pumpers having blood sugar or other pump issues, please take a screen shot of your pump/BG issue for sharing with the group.  Let us know what questions you are having.

LAST MONTH: Chloe Diez from Mannkind spoke about using Afrezza Inhaled Insulin. The easiest way to receive approval for an Afrezza prescription from your insurance company is through Chloe or one of the Pharmacies that stock Afrezza. Both are available to work with insurance companies for prescription approval.  Chloe's contact information is on the Pump Club website. Recommended techniques for using Afrezza: Keep your ead upright while angling inhaler down per instructions. Drink a sip of water to prevent coughing and use at room temperature.

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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.

San Diego Insulin Pumpers Feb 8 Meeting ("Doors" open at 6:45; meeting starts at 7 PM)

Using your computer, tablet or smartphone, click this link:

https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=35cbb4d59a&e=7210f09b7c

Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699

Passcode: 220374

Or start the Zoom app and enter:

Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699

Passcode: 220374

Or dial in from any phone:

     +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

     +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

     +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699

Passcode: 220374#

(Enter # for Participant ID if asked)

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 to 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.  Evening presentation, if scheduled

4.  After the presentation, if time permits, we will answer everyone's questions.  Because we have limited time, please limit your answers 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!!

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

The Diabetes Mine page on Facebook is a gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes. Check out their page for the latest in what's happening with new tech, new insulin and more about living well with Type 1.

Please let us know of upcoming Zoom meetings or forums so we can include them in upcoming newsletters.  Distance doesn't matter.  If you think we can get helpful, knowledgeable, factual information,  let us know!

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