February 12th Meeting: Open Discussion

 Hello Fellow Pumpers!

Please join us for our  Monday, February 12th meeting.

In Person: The meeting will be held from 7-9 pm at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa at 8695 Spectrum Center Drive. We'll meet in the Board Room off the lobby.

The room will be open at 6:30 pm for visiting before the meeting. The main entrance is locked at 6 pm so security will buzz us in through the side door off the lobby. The board room has been totally remodeled with new technology updates.

Via Zoom: For those unable to attend in person, please join us via Zoom. The meeting link is posted below.

As always, significant others, friends, and family supporters are always welcome. Our meetings are held the 2nd Monday of every month.

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THIS MONTH: Open Discussion. Bring your topics and any concerns you want to discuss.

LAST MONTH; Luke Bailey, Medtronic Pump Territory Manager, spoke to us about the new 780G Pump. For those using the 770 pump a software upgrade is available.. 

You can operate the 880 with an Apple watch or with the Mini Med App. Guardian 4 sensors do not need finger sticks to calibrate and there are fewer alerts. The 770 has an auto correction dose feature if you forget to bolus for a meal. You can trade in your Guardian 3 sensors for Guardian 4 sensors (if under warranty). The pump has a 300 unit reservoir. It also has a filter in the infusion set that filters out insulin crystals to extend the infusion set's life. Medtronic has improved the adhesive. They have three lengths of tubing available. The pump uses AA batteries.

Alkaline batteries last about 2 1/2 weeks; lithium lasts about four weeks. The pump is approved for ages 14 and up. Check out the Mini Med page on our pump club blog for more information.

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Zoom Instructions

San Diego Insulin Pumpers February 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://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#

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Announcements

Donated Pump Supplies Available

We still have a large supply of Tandem Pump supplies  This is an opportunity to add to your emergency supplies.  We have 9 boxes of Tandem Pump Varisoft Infusion sets, 2 boxes of Tandem AutoSoft 90 Infusion sets, 3 boxes of Guardian 3 sensors, and a large bag of 300 mm syringes with needles for filling cartridges. Contact margi at margit7@att.com if you would like any of the supplies..

ADA Conference

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.

Diabetes Net

John Walsh plans to release the 7th edition of his Pumping Insulin book this fall. Visit his website for updates on the book release at http://www.diabetesnet.com. John will speak to the Pump Club in 2024.

JDRF

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.

TCOYD

• TCOYD (Taking Control Of Your Diabetes) transforms the way people live with and manage diabetes through the best live conferences, programs, and events.

• Sign up on TCOYD.org for their new Video Drop AP ( Advanced Placement Sessions). TCOYD will email you these sessions to watch at your convenience. They frequently drop new videos, so check it out!

• Dr Jeremy Pettus and  the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI)are looking for participants for future clinical studies. Check out the YouTube video by Dr. Pettus and the below link to add your name to the Study registry.

• Link for the UC San Diego Clinical Diabetes Research Group:

https://my.ctri.ucsd.edu/surveys/?s=PML4MTXELWYL74KY

• You'll find a wealth of diabetes and pumping information on the TCOYD website on the Online Resources page 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 created many videos to help you improve your blood sugars or help you cope with diabetes. They also have videos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.

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Future 2024 Pumper Programs

12 Feb         Open Discussion

11 March     Tandem Pump Software Update with Rachael Ponchetti

8  April        Omni Pod Pump Update w/ Conner Mariani

13 May        Open Discussion  

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Upcoming Events

 SAVE THE DATE!

TCOYD One Conference: August 16-18th 

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