August 9th Meeting: Open Discussion

San Diego Insulin Pumpers

Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers

All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't miss the August 9th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM

WHAT:  August 9th meeting

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

TOPIC: Open Discussion

THIS MONTH: Bring your questions and concerns for help and discussion.

Don't forget to sign up for the AUGUST 7 TCOYD VIRTUAL CONFERENCE THIS SATURDAY!

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Last Month

Amanda Zarling, the San Diego Abbott Libre Diabetes Sales Specialist, updated us on the Freestyle Libre 2. The Libre sensor has a 14-day lifespan with optional alarms. The  reader alerts can be set between 70 to 240 and can be set to vibrate or beep. The waterproof Libre sensor can be worn on multiple body locations with the most popular being the upper arm and abdomen. The reader uses Bluetooth and needs to stay within 20 feet to communicate with the Libre sensor. The sensor stores 8 hours of data so none would be lost if the reader is out of range of the sensor. The Libre sensors are covered under most insurance prescription benefit and are approved for children. If you are on Medicare, you must be using insulin to receive insurance coverage. See the manufacturer's page of our  SD Insulin Pumpers Blog for Amanda's contact information.

Our blog also has the 2021 Pump Club Speaker schedule.

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How to Connect to Zoom

San Diego Insulin Pumpers August 9th Meeting on Zoom

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

Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699

Passcode: 220374

Using your computer, tablet or smartphone, click:

https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=1414e735cd&e=7210f09b7c

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 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.

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Zoom 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.

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 is a wealth of Diabetes and Pumping information on the TCOYD website on the page Video Vault https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=b486afdc9c&e=7210f09b7c. Dr Edelman and Dr Pettus have put several new videos up to help you improve your blood sugars.  Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.

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

Aug 9: Open Discussion

Sep 13: Tandem Pumps

Oct 11:  Dexcom

Nov 8:  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 Aug 7 and Dec 11.

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