Sept 12th Meeting: Medicare Insurance ABCDs

Don't miss the September 12th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM

What:  Monday, September 12th from 6:45 till 9:00 pm

Topic: Medicare Insurance ABCDs

As always, significant others, 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: Medicare Insurance ABCDs

Kim Wetzel, Medicare Insurance Specialist, Bridlewood Insurance, will present the ABCDs of Medicare as the first part of a two-part presentation. Kim will educate us on the different types of Medicare plans and the pros and cons of each. 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 that works for you.

Kim will present Part 2 at our October 10th meeting. She will discuss the individual plans offered in 2023 as open enrollment will have started. This is a must-attend meeting for all who are on Medicare.

Last Month: Our open discussion topics included requesting the Dexcom Sensors through the Dexcom G6 App. Don't want to call customer service? Use the G6 App to request replacement sensors and resolve other issues. Go to settings on the App, then Contacts, Click on Report an Issue and fill out Product Support Request form. You can also request Overpatches by just clicking on the form. To control your alarm volume on the App go to Settings, then Alerts and chose which sound volume you prefer for alarms. For those whose pump warranty is close to expiring, contact the manufacturer's inside sales department at least two months before your warranty is to expire. Don't wait to the last minute, even in case of insurance issues. This is especially important with pumps that get regular software downloads. An out-of-warranty pump may not qualify for a software upgrade.

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Zoom Meeting Access

San Diego Insulin Pumpers September 12 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=070a410202&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.

Wealso 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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Announcements

TCOYD Sept 10th  Virtual One Conference. Don't forget to register for this Free event!

Visit the JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=ff3f767e63&e=6c1c163e5c.

Sign up on TCOYD.org for their new Video Drop AP (Advanced Placement Sessions). The sessions will be emailed to you to watch at your convenience. They recently dropped a new video, so check it out!

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Review the latest information presented at the 82nd American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions  https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=402224557d&e=6c1c163e5c.

Visit the JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=f3e1d5c1c5&e=6c1c163e5c.

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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 Online Resources under Video Vault at this address - https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=95d5b1eb5b&e=6c1c163e5c. 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.

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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.

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=49e1003300&e=6c1c163e5c 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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