November 8th Meeting: Open Discussion

San Diego Insulin Pumpers

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

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

WHAT:  November  8th Meeting

WHEN: Monday, November 8th from 6:45 till 9:00 pm

TOPIC: Open Discussion

THIS MONTH: Bring your questions and concerns for help and discussion. For those who attended the October 16th TCOYD One conference, please share what classes you attended and the helpful information you learned.

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Last Month

Dexcom Rep Linda Nunes. along with Clinical Nurse Educator Khadija Thomas. discussed the benefits of the Dexcom G6 sensors. Khadija went through the features of the Clarity App. For those without a smartphone, the Clarity App can be created on the Dexcom website. For ease of sharing data with your doctor's office, you can request a 12-digit share code. You only need to do this once for your doctor's office to be able to access your information for appointments.

For fewer night-time alarms, check your settings for alarm volume. Go to Device Settings > Options > Sound Options. Your pump has four options from vibrate to high volume. There are eight categories of Alarms, Alerts, and Reminders that you can choose to set the sound volume. There is also the ability to turn off Pump Alert and Reminders under My Pump. Check out these very helpful features for reducing pump alarm noise.

Don't forget to order a supply of the Dexcom Overpatch. The link is on the pump club blog in the Manufacturers page under Dexcom. This free helpful product from Dexcom helps keep the sensors attached for the 10 days of sensor use.

For those with skin issues who use devices with adhesive, check out the Facebook group for those with adhesive issues. Helpful tip from a pumper to help reduce skin irritation: Take the tabs off the sensor and put the code tab in safe place. Then let the sensor "air out" for at least two hours. Recommended: Use spray-on Flomax along with DuoDerm extra thin for a skin barrier under the sensor to prevent skin rashes.

The G7 will hopefully be available during the 1st quarter of 2022. This is. of course. pending FDA approval. You will be switched to the G7 when you expect your G6 transmitter is going to expire so keep that in mind when ordering sensors.

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How to Connect to Zoom

San Diego Insulin Pumpers November 8 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=e4404a1fe6&e=7210f09b7c If this doesn"t appearv as  a link, copy and paste the address in your browser address field AND press Emter.

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#

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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Future Programs

Details of studies and other diabetes information of interest are on our website ^^^^^sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com).^^^^^

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Announcements

The TCOYD website has a wealth of Diabetes and Pumping information on the page: https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=2e407f6274&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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2022 Pumper Programs

1/10 Open Discussion

2/14 TBA

3/14 TBA

4/11 Tandem with Kerri Orr

Future Pump Club meetings will be via ZOOM until further notice

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Upcoming Events

The TCOYD Conference  12/11/2021

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