September 14th Meeting: Open Discussion

San Diego Insulin Pumpers

Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers

All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't miss the September 14th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM.

THIS MONTH: OPEN DISCUSSION

MEETING TIME: September 14th 7:00-8:30 pm CHECK IN TIME 6:45 pm

LOCATION: From the comfort of your home

THIS MONTH: Surviving the Coronavirus  As we shelter in place we will continue to hold our Pumpers Open Discussion meetings via ZOOM. For Pumpers having blood sugar or other pump issues, please take a screen shot of your pump/BG issue for sharing with the group.

LAST MONTH: The August Open Discussion was attended by 11 Pumpers.

Multiple topics were discussed including hospitals and diabetes care, which hospitals are device friendly, the setting options on the Tandem Control IQ pump, alternate sites, and avoiding scar tissue with sensors and infusion sets. If you are having absorption issues talk to your doctor about scar tissue issues. Diabetes suppliers were discussed along with the need for extra insulin than usual in lowering high blood sugars.

ZOOM is available via Desktop, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone. Select the largest screen size available for an optimal experience. An audio only option will be available.

You can join the videoconference meeting Monday, September 14th from 6:45 pm by clicking the link below on your smartphone, tablet, or computer:

Join the September 14 San Diego Insulin Pumpers Zoom Meeting by clicking this link https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=ddffdb7d93&e=6c1c163e5c

Or dial in by phone by calling:

       +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

       +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

       +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

and entering meeting code:  881 0906 2702 ##

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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Zoom Meeting Agenda

1. Introductions  We will have 2-3 minutes per person. We encourage you 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.  After introductions and the 2-minute tip, 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 before 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 bottom 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.

Bear with us;  we are all learning.  We will figure this out.  We have tried to anticipate and mitigate problems that could arise.  I'm sure there will still be some!!

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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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!

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2020 Pumper Programs

Future Pump Club meetings will be via ZOOM until further notice October & November TBA

UPCOMING EVENTS

TCOYD One Conference will be a virtual event. Check TCOYD.org. Click on Living with Diabetes and the dropdown box 2020 events for details.

A ONE-OF-A-KIND VIRTUAL Live At-Home Opportunity for Education, Online Discussion and CONNECTION!

WHEN:  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2020

PDT TIMES: 

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Health Fair Exhibits and Networking

9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Conference Program

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Health Fair Exhibits and Networking

WHERE: This event will be held virtually.  Check TCOYD.org. Click on Living with Diabetes and the dropdown box 2020 events for details.

All registered participants will receive a link to join the event.

COST:  This event is complimentary.

Joslin Medalist Meeting has been rescheduled for February 28, 2021.  This event is FREE! Lunch is included. The meeting is hosted by JDRF, the Joslin Diabetes Center at Harvard, and StiehlWorks ( Chris and Lorraine Stiehl)

This event has been rescheduled; you will need to reregister and space is still available.

Date: February 28, 2021

Time:: 10AM to 4PM

Phone number for information 619-794-3927 Chris Stiehl

Registration: Eventbrite.com

Speakers: Dr. George King, PI of the Joslin Medalist Study at the Diabetes Center of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Hetal Shah (a colleague at the Joslin Diabetes Center), Dr. Nicole Johnson of JDRF (Miss America 1999,the only one ever with T1D) and Lorraine Stiehl (JDRF activist)

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August 10th Meeting: Open Discussion

San Diego Insulin Pumpers

Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

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

THIS MONTH:  OPEN DISCUSSION

MEETING TIME: August 10th 7:00-8:30pm CHECK-IN TIME 6:45 pm

LOCATION: From the comfort of your home

THIS MONTH: Surviving the Coronavirus  As we shelter in place we will continue to hold our Pumpers Open Discussion meetings via ZOOM. For Pumpers having blood sugar or other pump issues, please take a screen shot of your pump/BG issue for sharing with the group.

LAST MONTH:

William Lai from Xeris spoke about the newly released Gvoke HypoPen. This new glucagon pen (Gvoke), comes in a premixed and filled pen or syringe that is a liquid stable glucagon solution for 2 years. It is now available to patients in two dosage options, 50 mg for children under 10 and 100 mg for adults. Most insurance covesr this new product and a discount coupon is available on the Xeris website www.xerispharma.com.

ZOOM is available via Desktop, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone. Select the largest screen size available for an optimal experience. An audio only option will be available.

You can join the videoconference meeting Monday, August 10th from 6:45 by clicking the link below on your smartphone, tablet or computer:

https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=6d1f32c944&e=6c1c163e5c

Or dial in by phone:

        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)  or

        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) or

        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) or

Then use meeting ID: 875 0711 2767 #

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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Zoom Meeting Agenda

1. Introductions  We will have 2-3 minutes per person. We encourage you 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.  After introductions and the 2 minute tip, 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 before 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 bottom 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.

Bear with us;  we are all learning.  We will figure this out.  We have tried to anticipate and mitigate problems that could arise.  I'm sure there will still be some!!

PLASE READ PAST THE FIRST PAGE TO LEARN ABOUT FUTURE PROGRAMS. Details of studies and other diabetes information of interest will now be on our website ^^^^^sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com).^^^^^

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.

Volunteers Needed for UCSD Study

Diabetes Design Initiative is looking to conduct user testing in the upcoming weeks between July 29th and August 9th. One of our teams has created a prototype of an interactive educational tool to understand the relationship between glucose and insulin data, and we would like to receive your feedback. The testing session would take about one hour and would occur remotely via Zoom. If interested, please contact me, Stephanie Kim, via email (shk167@ucsd.edu) and I would be happy to set up testing dates/times with you. 

UCSD Design Lab Needs Volunteers!

6-18 July 2020
The UCSD Design Lab has started the summer class session and needs 4-6 volunteers to give feedback on an educational tool to help manage diabetes better for pump/CGM users. Interviews would be between July 6th to July 18th after 3 pm. Each interview would take about 40 minutes and would occur remotely via Zoom. If interested, contact Stephanie Kim at shk167@ucsd.edu to set up an interview date/time. This Design Lab project is sponsored by Dexcom.

July 13th Meeting: Gvoke HypoPen Presentation by William Lai

San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't miss the July 13th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM

THIS MONTH:
MEETING TIME: July 13th 7:00-8:30pm (check in at 6:45 pm)
LOCATION: From the comfort of your home.

THIS MONTH: William Lai from Xeris will give a presentation on the newly released Gvoke HypoPen. This is the new glucagon (Gvoke), a liquid stable glucagon from Xeris Pharmaceuticals for subcutaneous injection; it was approved by the FDA last year. It will be available to diabetics in a HypoPen formulation (very similar to an EpiPen) in July 2020. Currently, it’s available only as a pre-filled syringe. After the presentation, we will have Open Discussion until 9 pm.

LAST MONTH: Our ZOOM meeting was attended by 14 Pumpers. Thank you to Tom Fitzpatrick for his comprehensive presentation on the current hybrid closed-loop pump options available and hybrid closed-loop pump best practices. There are four current hybrid closed-loop pump options. The Medtronic 670, the Tandem Control IQ, Loop, and Open APS. Tom focused on the Tandem Control IQ Pump though most of the information applies to all pumps. Know your settings for optimal success! Having accurate basil rate, carb-to-insulin ratio, and correction factor parameters is key. Pre-bolusing for meals along with extended meal bolusing helps. LET THE SYSTEM WORK!  Use the activity modes for sleep and exercise. Start exercise mode one hour before your exercise session. Tips: Turn off insulin when you disconnect so your on-board insulin is accurate. Change your sensor when the BG reading provides "Bad Data." The Control IQ depends on sensor accuracy. Most Control IQ users find their time-in-range increases. Your Diabetes May Vary!

For pumpers having blood sugar or other pump issues, please take a screen shot of your pump/BG issue for sharing with the group.

ZOOM is available via desktop, laptop, tablet and smartphone. Select the largest screen size available for an optimal experience. An audio-only option will be available.

You can join the videoconference meeting Monday, July 13th from 6:45 pm by clicking the link below on your smartphone, tablet or computer:

Join the July 13th Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6043136035

Or call in by phone: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 604 313 6035 #
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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Zoom Meeting Agenda
In order for everyone to be able to speak at the meeting:
1.  We will start with 2-3 minutes per person. We encourage you 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 two-minute tip
3.  After introductions and the 2 minute tip, 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 for the topic as some members have to leave at the stated end time.
4.  Topic Presentation
Some members may be available after the meeting like before 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 bottom 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.

Bear with us; we're learning. We've tried to anticipate and mitigate problems, but some will still arise!!

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.

14th Annual Diabetes Forum

14th Annual Diabetes Forum
Monday, June 15, 2020
6 – 8:30 PM CDT
4 – 6:30 PM PDT (San Diego)

The diaTribe Foundation and TCOYD invite you to join us at the 14th Annual Diabetes Forum for an impactful and sophisticated discussion on cutting-edge developments in diabetes from leading experts.

Join us on Monday, June 15th, from 6-8:30pm CDT for our annual Diabetes Forum. Each year we partner with TCOYD to host an engaging and informative panel discussion about the latest in diabetes care, learning from key opinion leaders in diabetes. This year, tickets to the virtual event will be FREE.

For more information and the Sign Up button, copy this link, then paste it in the address window at the top of your screen (NOT in the Google search window):

https://mailchi.mp/c340bb8529b6/invitation-to-the-diatribe-foundations-fourth-annual-musings-under-the-moon-event-1052901?e=163e39400e

The event will be moderated by diaTribe's Kelly Close, along with TCOYD's Steve Edelman. Be sure to join diaTribe's Community Manager Cherise Shockley on social media using #ADAForum.

Each attendee will be able to download a special event app with useful information prior to the event. By registering for the app, you will be able to message and network with other attendees (you may also keep your profile private if you choose) in the weeks before and after the event.

Forum tickets are complimentary thanks to the generous contributions of our sponsors. Please spread the word and share this event with anyone interested in learning more about diabetes and getting smarter about the newest updates in the field.

Learn more and sign up for this amazing free event today!

Very best,
The diaTribe team

June 8th Meeting: Hybrid Closed-Loop Pump Best Practices

San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't miss the June 8th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM

THIS MONTH: Hybrid Closed-Loop Pump Best Practices
MEETING TIME: June 8th 7:00-8:30 pm
CHECK IN TIME 6:45 pm
LOCATION: From the comfort of your home

THIS MONTH:  Tom will lead a discussion on Hybrid Closed Loop Pump Best Practices. We look forward to Pumpers on the Medtronic 670 and Tandem Control IQ along with any Loopers to share their Pump system strengths/weaknesses and the behaviors they had to change in order to not get in ‘fights’ with the automation.

LAST MONTH:  The 2nd ZOOM Pump club was attended by 17 Pumpers with over 750 years of diabetes experience! Topics discussed included high blood sugars and fluctuating blood sugars. Those with the Tandem Control IQ are finding their BGs are in range more frequently. Several pumpers have experienced multiple sensor failures.  All were encouraged to call Dexcom to report the problem and receive a no-cost replacement sensor.  A helpful tip: keep track of when your transmitter will expire. Transmitters with less than 10 days of battery life left will not allow a sensor to start causing sensor failure. Pay attention to those transmitter alarms!

For pumpers having blood sugar or other pump issues, please take a screen shot of your pump/BG issue for sharing with the group.

Tom's 2-minute tip: How to "Unstick" the guide needle in a G6 inserter. Do not press the inserter into the skin. This can cause the needle to not retract after pushing the inserter button. Here's a very low-tech solution for releasing the needle: Use a wooden spoon and whack the gray ridges area of the inserter with the spoon to release the needle.

ZOOM is available via Desktop, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone. Select the largest screen size available for an optimal experience. An audio-only option will be available.

You can join the videoconference meeting Monday, June 8th from 6:45 by clicking the link below on your smartphone, tablet, or computer:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=04d212ec3d&e=6c1c163e5c

Meeting ID: 604 313 6035 #

Or phone in:
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 604 313 6035 #

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.

*******************************************************************************
Zoom Meeting Agenda
In order for everyone to be able to speak at the meeting:
1.  We will start with 2-3 minutes per person. We encourage you 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.  After introductions and the 2 minute tip, 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 for the topic as some members have to leave at the stated end time.
4.  Topic Presentation
Some members may be available after the meeting 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 bottom 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.

Bear with us;  we are all learning. We will figure this out.  We have tried to anticipate and mitigate problems that could arise, but we're sure there will be some!!

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.