May 10th Meeting: John Walsh

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San Diego Insulin Pumpers

Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers

All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

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

WHAT:  May 10th meeting

WHEN:  Monday, May 10th from 6:45 till 9:00pm

TOPIC:  John Walsh Presentation

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THIS MONTH: John Walsh has a great presentation!

Topic: Secrets About Complications, Prevention, and Treatments. Join us to hear John's latest research and have your questions answered by a Master in Diabetes Management.

LAST MONTH: Open Discussion was attended by 15 Pumpers. Most of the Pumpers are now vaccinated! Hydrate well before having the vaccine to help avoid side effects.

Topics Discussed: Update your T Connect App to reduce the battery drain on your phone.

Tandem Pump users should upload the new Control IQ software.  To check your version, go to Options, click on My Pump, scroll down to and click on Pump Info, then scroll down to t:slim Software. Check which version you have: Moonight 7.3 or Moonlight 7.4. To get the update if your pump is in warranty, go to the Tandem website, take the tutorial, then download the update. Plan to download the software update when you need to make a cartridge change.

Alternate infusion set locations were discussed.  The best options are: Outside of upper thigh, upper arms, and upper backside.

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San Diego Insulin Pumpers May 10 Meeting on Zoom

‘Doors’ open at 6:45, meeting starts at 7 PM

Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699

Passcode: 220374

ZOOM is available for desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone. Go to Zoom, choose the largest screen for the best experience, then click:

https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=999d4d9f3a&e=6c1c163e5c

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#

An audio-only option will be available.

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

4.  After the presentation, if time permits, we will then answer your 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

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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2021 PUMPER PROGRAMS

6/14/2021 Open Discussion

7/12/2021 Libre Sensor

8/9/2021 Open Discussion

9/13/2021 Tandem Pumps

10/11/2021 Dexcom

11/8/2021 Open Discussion

Future Pump Club meetings will be via ZOOM until further notice.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The TCOYD 2021 Conference dates are 8/7 and 12/11.

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