September 9th Meeting: Open Discussion

Hello Fellow Pumpers!

Welcome to the new pumpers who signed up for our newsletter at the TCOYD One Conference! We look forward to seeing you in person if you live in the San Diego area or via Zoom if you live elsewhere. Check out the resources on our blog sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com.

Join us, in person or via Zoom, for our Monday, September 9th 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! We'll share the One Conference information with these that were unable to attend. For anyone that attended we hope you will share what was the most impactful for you from the conference.

LAST MONTH: Open discussion topics:

• iLet Pumps. Several in our group have switched to the new iLet pump.

• For those with health issues who would like help at airports when flying contact TSACares.gov. Call 72 hours before flying to request help navigating the airport and security.

• The JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) has changed its name to Breakthrough T1D. Their new name reflects the increase in adults over 22 being diagnosed with T1D.

• Libre is working on a ketone sensor.

A sad note: Charla Harris, a long time pumper, passed away August 9th after several years of health issues. Charla was active in the pump club and handled our newsletter distribution for several years. Her memorial service is being planned for Saturday November 9th. Details will be in the October newsletter.

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.

Zoom Meeting Link

San Diego Insulin Pumpers September 9 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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2023 Pump Club Programs

10/14 Dr. Robert Thomas, endocrinologist at UCSD: Latest kidney disease treatments.

11/11 Open Discussion

12/9 Holiday Dinner (location TBA)

Pump and Sensor Supply Donations Available! 

This is an opportunity to add to your emergency supplies. New items: a box of Quickset 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. 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. 

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.

Breakthrough T1D ( formally JDRF)

Visit the Breakthrough T1D 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.

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