August 12th Meeting: Open Discussion

 Hello Fellow Pumpers!

Join us, in person or via Zoom, for our Monday, August 12th meeting. You can attend either in-person or via Zoom. We also post our newsletter on our blog sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com. 

In person. We'll hold the in-person meeting at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa at 8695 Spectrum Center Drive from 7–9 pm. We'll meet in the boardroom off the main lobby. The room will 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.

Via Zoom. Please join us via Zoom if you can't attend in person. The meeting link is posted below.

As always, significant others, friends, and family supporters are welcome at the meeting.

Our meetings are held the 2nd Monday of every month.

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THIS MONTH:  Open Discussion—Bring your concerns and questions! 

LAST MONTH: Open discussion topics:

• Locations for infusion sets other than the abdomen include the top or side of thighs, upper arms, and upper buttocks.

• Device apps can only be used on one phone or tablet. not multiple devices. When the device is in airplane mode, make sure Bluetooth is on to keep the  T:Connect app running.

• Apple Phone updates can interfere with the Tandem app. Delete the app if you have issues with the Tandem app and reinstall. This is a great tip for all apps.

• G7 sensors need to be partnered with phone with each new sensor because the transmitter is part of the sensor.

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One Conference

We will have a casual meet and greet during the Saturday afternoon break before dinner from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Look for our group outside the Paradise Point Conference area. If you are in the area or are attending the conference, please stop by to visit.

 Supplies Donation Policy

We have implemented a donation policy due to the increase in supplies being brought to the meetings. Please email Margi at margit7@att.net with a list of the items you wish to share with the group. The list must be received before the 28th of the month so it can be included in the newsletter. Interested pumpers can contact Margi to request supplies. Please include the brand, model information, and expiration date. You can bring your items to the meeting or interested pumpers can email Margi and she will pass their request on to you. Any supplies remaining at the end of the meeting must go home with you and can be included in the next month's newsletter. See below for the items we have currently available.

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Zoom Meeting Link

San Diego Insulin Pumpers August 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

Pump and Sensor Supply Donations Available 

This is an opportunity to add to your emergency supplies. New item! Medtronic Paradigm Pump with box of Quick- Set Paradigm Infusion sets and a box of MiniMed pump reservoirs. We have 3 boxes of AutoSoft 30 infusion sets, 3 boxes of Guardian 3 sensors, one box of 5 Omni Pods Dash pods, and 3 pod controllers We also have a large bag of 300 mm syringes and needles for filling cartridges, 4 bottles of FIASP insulin (2 expire 7/31/2024 and 2 expire 8/31/2024). For anyone with a Type 2 friend who uses Humulin 70/30 insulin, we have 5 bottles, all expiring in October 2025.

Contact Margi at margit7@att.com if you need any of the supplies. We also have swag bags from the 2023 TCOYD One conference and a box of men's and women's TCOYD T-shirts.

The donated pump supplies and insulin will be available for pickup at the One Conference. Contact Margi in the sponsor lounge at the SD Insulin Pumpers table.

Dance for Diabetes

The Diabetes Research Connection holds this annual fundraiser to raise funds for diabetes research projects. Questions: Email us at Dance@DiabetesResearchConnection.org

Saturday September 7, 2024, 5:00PM

Green Acre, 10300 Campus Point Drive, San Diego, CA 92121.

Sharps Disposal

California has a state program to dispose of your sharps. Visit SharpsTakeBackCalifornis.org > Select Order A Sharps Mail-Back Package > Click Submit.

This is a free program. For information, visit SharpsTakeBackCalifornos.org or call 844-482-5322.

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!

 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 posted 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.

Upcoming Events

One Conference August 16-18, 2024 Registration is still open. The cost is $250 at TCOYD.org.

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