Nov 14th Meeting: Open Discussion

Don't miss the November 14th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM!

WHEN:  Monday, November 14th, 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.

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This Month: Open Discussion

Bring your questions and concerns for help and discussion.

Think about possible speakers and topics for our 2023 meetings.

Last Month: Medicare Insurance Plans

Kim Wetzel, Medicare Insurance Specialist with Bridlewood Insurance, presented an overview of the three types of traditional Medicare Medigap supplemental  plans and the  Medicare Advantage plans available for the Scripts, Sharp, and UCSD hospital groups. Kim shared her presentation with us and we've posted it for you on our blog.

Each hospital group has a separate "page" that contains the plans the group offers.

The "Medicare Insurance Specialists" page lists Kim's contact information.

To determine if your medications are included in an insurance plan, you can email to Kim your medication list with your frequency of use (how many times per day). Or, you can go to the Medicare.gov website, click Tools, look up Plans and Providers, click Drugs, then zip code. Enter your medications to determine which plans cover your meds and what tier for cost information.

Kim can meet with you in person to go through the plans and help you sign up with the plan of your choice. She let us know that if, after the open-enrollment period of October 15th - December 7th ends, you decide you don't like the plan you selected, an additional enrollment period of January 1st - March 31st is available. You can change to a 5-star plan anytime during the year.

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Zoom Meeting Access

San Diego Insulin Pumpers November 14 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 monitor his email during the meeting and will 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 the  Zoom Help Center > Getting Started > Training OR go to Resources > Video Tutorials for information about Zoom Meetings and Webinars.

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TCOYD

Transforming the way people live with and manage diabetes through the best live conferences, programs, and events.

New on the TCOYD website Access and Resource Center

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

Taking Control Of Your Diabetes | Life With Diabetes Just Got Better

You can find 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=c7c2c732ee&e=41c11995d6

Dr. Edelman and Dr. Pettus have put up several new videos 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.

Upcoming TCOYD Events

2022 10 Dec: Virtual Happy Diabetes Festival

2023 18-20 Aug: In-Person One Conference at Paradise Point Resort

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Diabetic Information Sources

Visit the JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=0ae36ffae0&e=41c11995d6.

Review the latest information presented at the 82nd American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions at  https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=e32637fda3&e=41c11995d6.

Visit the JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=c666201218&e=41c11995d6

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, and factual information, let us know!

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Look Out 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.

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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.

If you need more clarification, some members may be available in person after the meeting.

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=0937f52d37&e=41c11995d6 bar. Click on the Clap icon or the 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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2022 Pumper Programs

Dec 12:  Open Discussion and Ideas for 2023 programs

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