April 10th Meeting: Tandem Pump – G7 Partnering

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

WHAT:  Monday, April 10th from 6:45 till 9:00 pm

TOPIC: Tandem Pump – G7 Partnering

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

Kerri Orr of  Tandem Pumps will update us on the G7 sensor partnering with the Tandem pump.

Bring your questions!

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T1D Tech Boot Camp Summary

Tom had some great information and tips for the Pumpers that attended the Saturday April 1st Tech Boot Camp.

For those that use a Tandem Control I Q pump and want to use the new phone App features, check the 

Tandem website tandemdiabetes.com/compatibilty to see the list of phones models compatible with the T Connect App.

If you want or need to upgrade your IPhone and want a lower cost, check the Apple.com website.Scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the link for refurished Apple products.

Great feature on t:connect: Below the Time in Range information it shows the current Basil Rate and Last Bolus time. This is helpful information when you are going to exercise.

The t:connect app is great for sharing information with your medical staff . You can give permission through the app without having to give them your  pump to  download data.

Make sure your auto update feature in your phone settings is on in order to recieve automatic updates to the t:connect app.

Keep the Health App on your iPhone updated with your current medical history and contact information including your primary care doctor and endocronolgist. 

The next Tech Boot Camp will be held right after our Holiday Dinner at Mimis Cafe on December 11th.

If you are a Medic Alert member, you should update your Medical history, vaccinations, and doctor contacts. Also consider ordering Medic Alert's new hashtag wallet card that gives emergency personnel your medical history when scanned. Medic Alert also sells a handy seatbelt-mounted holder that contains your medical information.

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LAST MONTH

Dexcom North San Diego Business Manager Melanie Krauss and Senior Clinical Account Manager Sabrina Zaslov MS, RDN, CDDES updated us on the G7 sensor. The G7 sensor is the size of a quarter and only two quarters thick. The sensor applicator is smaller. The sensor information can be seen on your pump, phone ,or watch. In addition it has a 1/2 hour calibration period and a 12-hour grace period for replacing the new sensor. The G7 sensor is currently approved for children over 2 years old. The app will hold up to 90 days of data.and has a consistent sensor accuracy with a MARD of 8.2. The G7 sensor has a new adhesive;

Dexcom would like reports on adhesive reactions. This information is helpful to Dexcom and is also tracked by the FDA. The recomended sensor site location is on the upper arm; second option is the abdomen. G7 sensor are available to Medicare patients, Check with your supplier for availability. 

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San Diego Insulin Pumpers April 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://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.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 TCOYD Virtual Conference Ace Your Diabetes Saturday April 15th 

In Person One Conference August 18-20, 2023 at Paradise Point Resort registration is now open!

Registration cost $200.00  This event is limited to 500 attendees so register early.

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.

New on the TCOYD website Access and Resource Center

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!

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

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

Review the latest information presented at the 82nd American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions  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.

Be on the lookout for fakes websites.  Googling “san diego insulin pumpers” gets you several hits with fake names.

• Valid: www.sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com

• FAKE: www.sdinsulinpumpers.com

The fake sites 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=c7c2c732ee&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.

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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=0937f52d37&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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2023 Pumper Programs

4/10  Tandem Pumps

5/8    SO CAL Loopers

6/12  Open Discussion

7/10  TBA

8/14  TBA

9/11   ONE Conference Highlights

10/9  TBA

11/13  Tandem Pumps

12/11  Holiday Dinner at Mimis Cafe 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

TCOYD

In-Person One Conference August 18-20, 2023 at Paradise Point Resort

Registration is open Cost $200.00

Stay tuned for a list of upcoming events as they are announced.

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