Sunday, July 31, 2022
August 8th Meeting: Open Discussion
Don't miss the August 8th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM
WHAT: Monday, August 8th from 6:45 till 9:00pm
TOPIC: Open Discussion
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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This Month: Open Discussion
Bring your questions and concerns for help and discussion.
LAST MONTH: Open Discussion topics including requesting the Dexcom overpatch when contacting their customer service for replacement sensors and other issues. Also, if you have celiac‘s disease, you can purchase a portable food-testing device that can check for gluten in the items in your kitchen. This will help prevent any reactions from gluten. We also discussed alternate sites for sensors and infusion sets. The most used sites were upper buttocks, upper arms, rib cage area, and thighs.
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Zoom Meeting Access
San Diego Insulin Pumpers August 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/85498856699?pwd=OGpTcGg3ZDJyK2puSnFNV21CM0haQT09
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.
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.
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 https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=fc27207b35&e=41c11995d6 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.
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Announcements
Attention Pumpers on Medicare! We will be having a two-part program on how to navigate Medicare at our September 12th and October 10th meetings. Kim Wetzel who was referred to us by a fellow pumper will educate us at our September 12 meeting on the ABCD’s of the different types of Medicare plans and the pros and cons of each. At our October 10th meeting Kim will be able to discuss the individual plans offered in 2023 as open enrollment will have started. This is your opportunity to learn how to choose a Medicare insurance plan that will work best for you. Learn why having a full service Medicare insurance agent help you select a plan can save you from choosing the wrong plan.
JDRF Info. Visit the JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=f6bf7cd7af&e=41c11995d6.
Nostalgic for Diabetes Camp? An adult version is available. Registration includes food, accommodations, and all programming for the weekend. Get in touch with your rustic, outdoorsy side on a hike or paddle, or kick it back by the campfire for a s’more at SoCal Slipstream. The weekend will be full of hands-on, diabetes-themed workshops, as well as group discussions where we can share our collective diabetes knowledge. Don’t miss out!
Friday September 9, 2022 - Sunday September 11, 2022
Camp Conrad Chinnock. 4700 Jenks Lake Rd E. Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
>>> Join the Facebook Event to connect with other attendees, set up carpooling, or share travel plans! <<<
TCOYD
• Sign up on TCOYD.org for their new Video Drop AP (Advanced Placement Sessions). They will be emailed to you to watch at your convenience. They recently dropped a new video—check it out!
• The TCOYD website has a wealth of Diabetes and Pumping information on the page Online Resources under Video Vault at this address - https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=6af04682c0&e=41c11995d6. Dr Edelman and Dr Pettus have put several new videos up to help you improve your blood sugars or help you cope with diabetes. There are also videos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.
Omni Pod 5 Info. In-depth coverage on new FDA-cleared Omni Pod 5 as 1st tubeless closed loop pump. Pricing, availability, product detail, #DOC excitement... but also concern about pharmacy-only access. https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=8852e49bc9&e=41c11995d6
ADA Info. Review the latest information presented at the 82nd American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=04c4812efd&e=41c11995d6.
Fake Websites. Be on the lookout for fake websites. 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.
Keep us informed! 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
8/8 Open Discussion
9/12 Kim Wetzel Medicare Insurance Specialist Pt 1 Medicare ABCD of Medicare
10/10 Kim Wetzel Medicare Insurance Specialist Pt 2 2023 Medicare Insurance Plan Options
Future Pump Club meetings will be via ZOOM until further notice.
Upcoming Events
TCOYD
8/17 1pm Latest Diabetes Tech
9/10 Virtual One Conference
Stay tuned for a list of upcoming events as they are announced.
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Note: Email distribution of the newsletter will resume in September.
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Saturday, July 9, 2022
July 11th Meeting: Open Discussion
Don't miss the July 11th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM!
WHAT: Monday, July 11th from 6:45 till 9:00 pm
TOPIC: Open Discussion
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.
____________________________________
This Month: Open Discussion
Bring your questions and concerns for help and discussion.
For those who attended the TCOYD virtual conference on June 18th, please share the segments you liked best or that had great information you'd like to share.
LAST MONTH: Our Open Discussion topics included features of the Sugarmate cell-phone app that consolidates information from your Dexcom and Tandem pump and displays it on your cell phone. Important features: You can program the Sugarmate app to call your phone when it sees you're going low (this is helpful for when you sleep through a pump alarm). Sugarmate can also add Dexcom information to the calendar on Apple watches (version 4 and above).
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Zoom Meeting Access
San Diego Insulin Pumpers July 11 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=0cbc7b5bc0&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#
If you need help setting up Zoom, Tom will monitor 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.
____________________________________
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 while 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 in person after the meeting, 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 text in a chat window. You can also use the feedback window on the bottom bar. Click on the Clap icon or Thumbs Up icon to give speaker feedback. The window may look different depending on which method you use to join the meeting.
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Announcements
JDRF Virtual Sessions
Visit these sessions to learn about new developments and hypoglycemic unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=f6bf7cd7af&e=7210f09b7c.
16th Annual Diabetes Forum
Panel Discussion: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT
Join this broadcast for an enlightening panel discussion which will cover the hottest topics in diabetes, including advances in CGM, automated insulin delivery (AID), T2D remission, T1D cures, telehealth, health equity, and the importance of diversity in clinical trials.
You’ll hear five expert panelists (details below) discuss these and other breaking developments from the 82nd Annual ADA Scientific Sessions, the world’s largest diabetes conference that just took place in New Orleans.
Register today to hear from some of the brightest and most influential voices in diabetes, co-moderated by Dr. Steve Edelman (TCOYD) and Kelly Close (diaTribe, Close Concerns, and DQ&A). Register today!
Diabetes Camp
Nostalgic for Diabetes Camp? An adult version is available. See information below.
Registration includes food, accommodations, and all programming for the weekend.
Get in touch with your rustic, outdoorsy side on a hike or paddle, or kick back by the campfire for a s’more at SoCal Slipstream. The weekend will be full of hands-on, diabetes-themed workshops, as well as group discussions where all can share their collective diabetes knowledge. Don’t miss out!
Friday September 9, 2022 - Sunday September 11, 2022
Camp Conrad Chinnock
4700 Jenks Lake Road East
Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
Join the Facebook Event to connect with other attendees, set up carpooling, or share travel plans!
TCOYD Videos
Sign up on TCOYD.org for their new Video Drop AP (Advanced Placement Sessions). They will be emailed to you to watch at your convenience. They recently dropped a new video. Check it out!
OmniPod 5
In-depth coverage on new FDA-cleared OmniPod 5 as the first tubeless closed-loop pump is now available. Pricing, availability, product detail, #DOC excitement—but also concern about pharmacy-only access.
https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=8852e49bc9&e=7210f09b7c
82nd ADA Scientific Sessions
Review the latest information presented at the 82nd American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions here:
https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=04c4812efd&e=7210f09b7c.
JDRF Virtual Sessions
Visit the JDRF virtual sessions about new developments and hypoglycemic unawareness here:
https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=d15c93e7a8&e=7210f09b7c.
Fake Website
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.
Do You Know About Other Sources of T1D Information?
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 from them, let us know!
TCOYD
There is also a wealth of diabetes and pumping information on the TCOYD website on the page Online Resources under Video Vault at this address:
https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=6af04682c0&e=7210f09b7c
Dr Edelman and Dr Pettus have posted several new videos to help you improve your blood sugars or help you cope with diabetes. They also have ideos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.
____________________________________
2022 Pumper Programs
8/8 Open Discussion
Future Pump Club meetings will be via ZOOM until further notice.
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for a list of upcoming events.
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