January 10th Meeting: Open Discussion

San Diego Insulin Pumpers

Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers

All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

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

WHAT:  January 10th meeting

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

TOPIC: Open Discussion — Emphasis on Emergency Preparedness

THIS MONTH: Open Discussion

Bring your questions and concerns for help and discussion. Starting in 2022 we are adding a topic for discussion in addition to any questions and concerns Pumpers wish to talk about. Please share any topics you would like to have an in-depth discussion on at the January meeting.

In January we will start the year with the topic of our emergency supplies — what to include and where we keep them.

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Last Month

A lively open discussion included ordering insulin from Canada. Check out the recommended website:

 https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=0aeb4b883d&e=6c1c163e5c

We also discussed using medications past their expiration dates, Juicebox podcasts, and being our own advocate for the best diabetes care.

Check the Pump Club Speaker schedule for 2022 below.

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This Month

San Diego Insulin Pumpers January 10 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=352c914de4&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#

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 in person) so you can get more clarification then.

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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.

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.

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Announcements

Nothing new this month.

Be on the lookout for a fake website. 

Googling “san diego insulin pumpers” gets you several hits with fake names.

• Valid: www.sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com

• FAKE: www.sdinsulinpumpers.com The fake site hijacked our name and contains old content lifted from our site.  Don't give them any information!! Before going to a site, first check for our valid name, or better yet, Bookmark our site.

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!

There is also a wealth of Diabetes and Pumping information on the TCOYD website on the page - Video Vault at this address - https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=6b3c32d84d&e=6c1c163e5c. Dr Edelman and Dr Pettus have put several new videos up to help you improve your blood sugars.  There are also videos from previous online conferences.  Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.

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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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