October 13th Meeting: 2026 Medicare Plans

Hello Fellow Pumpers! 

We look forward to seeing you in person if you are in the San Diego area or via Zoom.

Check out our newsletter and diabetes resources on our blog at sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com. 


IN PERSON: We hold our in-person meeting at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa at 8695 Spectrum Center Drive from 7–9 pm. We have a new meeting space at the Sharp Spectrum building. Starting in January 2025 we moved to a new boardroom. It is on the left side of the main lobby and has an outside direct entrance from the parking lot. The room will open at 6:30 pm for visiting before the meeting. The walkway to the outside entrance is located in front of the handicap parking and has a railing along the sidewalk.

 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.


We hold our meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9 pm.


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Volunteers Needed

The newsletter will not be emailed until a volunteer can take over the newsletter distribution. Starting in June the newsletter will be posted on our blog, sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com by the 5th each month. It will include the meeting information and Zoom link. We need help managing the distribution of our monthly pump club newsletter. A volunteer is creating a new mailing list which should be available for use by October. The new mailing list is now available. This task could be shared among more than one person. Newsletter distribution is done the first week of every month, usually by the 5th. Contact Margi with any questions: margit7@att.net. 

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THIS MONTH: Kim Wetzel from Bridlewood Insurance will update us on the 2026 Medicare plans. We will have Open Discussion at 8 pm at the end of the presentation. Join us and bring your questions!

LAST MONTH: Luke Bailey, Territory Business Leader of the Twiist AID Pump, and Heather Lamar RDN, CDCES SR, Clinical Diabetes Specialist, spoke about the newest pump available. The new Twist pump can be ordered through your insurance pharmacy benefit. The pump can be partnered with the Dexcom, Libre3, and Eversense sensors. The Twiist pump has a 300-unit reservoir and can be worn on the body in an adhesive patch. It can be operated through the iPhone and Apple watch. The Twiist AID system is by Tidepool and is approve for Humalog and Novalog insulin. Check out the Twiist page on our blog for Luke and Heater's contact information and link to more Twiist Pump information.

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Zoom Meeting Link

San Diego Insulin Pumpers October 13th 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= OGpTcGg3ZDJyK2puSnFNV21CM0haQT 09
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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Diabetes Events   

2025 Pump Club Programs

   * 10/13 Kim Wetzel, Medicare Insurance Update
   * 11/10 Gina Arconti, Omnipod
   * 12/8 Holiday Dinner at Elijahs Jewish Deli

TCOYD 30th Anniversary Fund-rager

DATE: Friday, October 10, 2025

TIME: 5:00pm – 8:30pm
WHERE: TCOYD Office & Studio 5720 Oberlin Dr., San Diego, CA, 92121 (Sorrento Valley)
WHY: Your ticket directly supports TCOYD’s educational programs and outreach efforts to empower people living with diabetes.

See tcoyd.org for ticket information.

Grownup T1Ds

Breakthrough T1D Northern California Chapter Support Group
E-Meet & Greet for Adults with T1D
You’re invited to our Grownup T1Ds meetup for Diabetes Awareness Month!

When: Saturday, November 15, 2:00 PM
Where: Brewery X, 3191 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA
Who: Adults living with Type 1 diabetes (friends & family welcome)

Come celebrate with a community that “gets it.” You’ll leave feeling supported, connected, and empowered.

We are excited to announce our special sponsor: Sequel Med Tech, featuring the new Twiist insulin pump. Come see what the hype is about and get your questions answered.

RSVP is required: Head to grownupt1ds.org to save your spot.

T1D to 100

Welcome to T1D to 100!

Find us at our comprehensive website T1Dto100.com, open 24/7, just like Type 1 diabetes!

Connect to others in this group Facebook.com/groups/T1Dto100, on Instagram.com/t1dto100. and/or on LinkedIn.com/company/t1dto100.

T1D to 100 is a new space created by and for people with Type 1 diabetes who are navigating the realities of aging—seeking support, sharing insights, using tools to feel more prepared, and living well.

We are here to provide trusted information—from practical tips and tools, long-term planning solutions, insights for emotional wellness and coping, to real-life stories that lift you up and help you navigate the uncertain path of aging. We also raise our voices to help researchers and healthcare professionals better understand what we need for improved care and quality of life.

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Sharps Disposal

The link has been corrected. 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 SharpsTakeBackCalifornia.org or call 844-482-5322.


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Breakthrough T1D (formally 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 continually post new videos to help you improve your blood sugars or 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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September 8th Meeting: Twiist AID Pump

Hello Fellow Pumpers! 

We look forward to seeing you in person if you are in the San Diego area or via Zoom.

Check out our newsletter and diabetes resources on our blog at sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com. 


IN PERSON: We hold our in-person meeting at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa at 8695 Spectrum Center Drive from 7–9 pm. We have a new meeting space at the Sharp Spectrum building. Starting in January 2025 we moved to a new boardroom. It is on the left side of the main lobby and has an outside direct entrance from the parking lot. The room will open at 6:30 pm for visiting before the meeting. The walkway to the outside entrance is located in front of the handicap parking and has a railing along the sidewalk.

 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.


We hold our meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9 pm.


___________________________________________________

Volunteers Needed

The newsletter will not be emailed until a volunteer can take over the newsletter distribution. Starting in June the newsletter will be posted on the blog, sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com, by the 5th each month. It will include the meeting information and Zoom link. We need help managing the distribution of our monthly pump club newsletter. A volunteer is creating a new mailing list which should be available for use by October. We still need a volunteer to take on the emailing the monthly newsletter. This task could be shared among more than one person. Newsletter distribution is done the first week of every month, usually by the 5th. Contact Margi with any questions margit7@att.net.

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THIS MONTH: Luke Bailey, Territory Business Leader of the Twiist AID Pump, will give us a presentation on the newest pump available. Heather Lamar RDN, CDCES, SR Clinical Diabetes Specialist, will also be available for questions. We will have Open Discussion with the time remaining at the end of the presentation. Join us and bring your questions!

LAST MONTH: We shared our highlights of the One Conference. TCOYD has posted the Saturday morning session for viewing on YouTube. Testing for Type 1 Diabetes is available for friends and family. Screen for Type 1 is available for testing. This is especially important for anyone that already has an autoimmune disease. Screening annually is recommended for children under 18 with a family member with T1D. The drug Tzeild can delay full-on T1D for up to 3 years. Check out screenfortype1.com for more information. Great exercise tip: cool down with a 15-minute walk to prevent blood sugar spikes. Embrace our Pump and Sensor technology; it helps relieve the mental burden of managing diabetes. Discuss newer meds GLPI'S and SGT-2's with your doctor. They are beneficial for heart, kidney, and obesity. To gage diabetes stress, take the questionnaire at Diabetesdistress.org. Dr. William Polonsky provides the best advice! Give yourself grace and show compassion to yourself. Diabetes is a hard disease to control even with all of our technolgy. Be kind to yourself when lows or highs happen and have self-compassion.

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Zoom Meeting Link

San Diego Insulin Pumpers September 8th Meeting on Zoom Doors’ open at 6:45, meeting starts at 7PM

Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699

Passcode: 220374

Using your computer, tablet or smartphone, click:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 85498856699?pwd= OGpTcGg3ZDJyK2puSnFNV21CM0haQT 09

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

2025 Pump Club Programs

   * 9/8 Luke Bailey, Twiist Pump

   * 10/13 Kim Wetzel, Medicare Insurance Update

   * 11/10 Gina Arconti, Omnipod

   * 12/8 Holiday Dinner at Elijahs Jewish Deli

Pump and Sensor Donations

Supplies brought to meetings need to go home with you if not passed on to another Pumper. We have received a supply of Lantus insulin (16 bottles) they have expiration dates from 2/28/27 - 7/31/27. If you are interested in having a long acting insulin as a backup in case of a pump failure or for a pump break this is a great option. This insulin has been kept refrigerated and will be bought to the September 8th meeting. Contact Margi at margit7@att.com if you need any supplies.


Sharps Disposal

The link has been corrected. 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 SharpsTakeBackCalifornia.org or call 844-482-5322.


Breakthrough T1D (formally 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 continually post new videos to help you improve your blood sugars or 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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August 11th Meeting: ONE Conference Review

 Hello Fellow Pumpers! 

We look forward to seeing you in person if you're in the San Diego area or remotely via Zoom.

Check out our newsletter and diabetes resources on our blog at sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com. 


IN PERSON: We hold our in-person meeting at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa at 8695 Spectrum Center Drive from 7–9 pm. We have a new meeting space at the Sharp Spectrum building. Starting in January 2025 we moved to a new boardroom on the left side of the main lobby. It has an outside direct entrance from the parking lot. The room will open at 6:30 pm for visiting before the meeting. The walkway to the outside entrance is located in front of the handicap parking and has a railing along the sidewalk.


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.


We hold our meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9 pm.

____________________________________


Volunteers Needed

The newsletter will not be emailed until a volunteer can take over the newsletter distribution. Starting in June the newsletter will be posted on the blog, sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com by the 5th each month. It will include the meeting information and Zoom link. We need help managing the distribution of our monthly pump club newsletter. A volunteer is creating a new mailing list which should be available for use by September. We still need a volunteer to take on the emailing the monthly newsletter. This task could be shared among more than one person. Newsletter distribution is done the first week of every month, usually by the 5th. Contact Margi with any questions margit7@att.net. 

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THIS MONTH: Open Discussion and sharing highlights of the ONE Conference. Bring your questions and concerns.

LAST MONTH: Tara Stantz MS RD, CDCES Principal Clinical Territory Manager, San Diego Territory spoke on the latest with Medtronic pumps. A new Territory Manager, Mark Hutchinson, has started work. Check out the Medtronic page on blog for all contact information for Mark and Tara. The 780G Pump has 7-day infusion sets and auto corrects every 5 minutes. The Guardian 4 sensor now has fewer alarms and needs no calibration. Also, it will no longer exit out of AID. Auto corrections start at 120 BG. Contact Tara for clinical support for all Medtronic pump users.

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Zoom Meeting Link

San Diego Insulin Pumpers  August 10th 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= OGpTcGg3ZDJyK2puSnFNV21CM0haQT 09

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

2025 Pump Club Programs

  * 8/11 One Conference recap

  * 9/8 TBA

  * 10/13 Kim Wetzel: Medicare Insurance Update

  * 11/10 Gina Arconti: Omnipod

  * 12/8 Holiday Dinner: Elijahs Jewish Deli

Pump and Sensor Donations

For Pumpers attending the One Conference we will have table space in the Sponsor Lounge. Do you have diabetic supplies you do not need that you would like to pass on? Please bring them on Friday afternoon to the Sponsor Lounge after 3 pm. If the supplies are not taken by 1 pm on Saturday you will need to collect as I have no space to store supplies. Supplies brought to meetings need to go home with you if not passed on to another pumper. Contact Margi at margit7@att.com if you need any supplies.


Sharps Disposal

The link has been corrected. 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 SharpsTakeBackCalifornia.org or call 844-482-5322.


Breakthrough T1D ( formally 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 continually post new videos to help you improve your blood sugars or cope with diabetes. They also have videos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.



ONE Conference

August 8-10, 2025.  Tickets still available! Registration is $250.

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July 14th Meeting: Medtronic Pumps

 Hello Fellow Pumpers!

We look forward to seeing you in person if you are in the San Diego area or via Zoom.

Check out our newsletter and diabetes resources on our blog at sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com. 


IN PERSON: We hold our in-person meeting at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa at 8695 Spectrum Center Drive from 7–9 pm. We have a new meeting space at the Sharp Spectrum building. Starting in January 2025 we moved to a new boardroom on the left side of the main lobby. It has an outside direct entrance from the parking lot. The room will open at 6:30 pm for visiting before the meeting. The walkway to the outside entrance is located in front of the handicap parking and has a railing along the sidewalk.


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.


We hold our meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9 pm.


____________________________________


Volunteers Needed

The newsletter will not be emailed until someone can take over the newsletter distribution. Starting in June the newsletter will be posted on our blog  sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com by the 5th each month. It will include the meeting information and Zoom link. We need help managing the distribution of our monthly pump club newsletter. A volunteer is creating a new mailing list which should be available for use by August. We still need a volunteer to take on the emailing the monthly newsletter. This task could be shared among more than one person. Newsletter distribution is done the first week of every month, usually by the 5th. Contact Margi with any questions margit7@att.net. 

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THIS MONTH: Tara Stantz Principal Clinical Territory Manager San Diego Territory from Medtronic Pumps will speak to us. She will share the latest in Medtronic pumps and answer questions regarding the different pumps offered by Medtronic. This is a great opportunity to get updated. Bring your questions and concerns.

LAST MONTH: Open Discussion topics: Have a plan in case of device failure. In event of pump or CGM failure have a back up plan in place. Have test strips and a meter ready until you can get back on a sensor. Have syringes to inject insulin and discuss with your doctor the need for emergency long-acting insulin. Pump and sensor emergencies can happen on weekends when overnight shipping options can be problematic. Check pump tubing frequently when traveling by air. Air bubbles can be a problem and cause unexpected high blood sugars. Plan ahead and ask for a loaner pump when traveling outside the mainland United States.

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Zoom Meeting Link

San Diego Insulin Pumpers July 14th 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= OGpTcGg3ZDJyK2puSnFNV21CM0haQT 09

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#

____________________________________


2025 Pump Club Programs

* 7/14 Luke Bailey, Medtronic     

* 8/11 One Conference recap

* 9/8 Gina Arconti, Omnipod

* 10/13 Kim Wetzel, Medicare Insurance Update

* 11/10 TBA

* 12/8 Holiday Dinner at Elijah' s Jewish Deli

____________________________________


Pump and Sensor Donations

We still have (4) boxes of 5 pens each of Tresiba long-acting insulin pens: 2 boxes expire 1/25, 1 box expires 3/25, and 1 box expires 5/25. These are great to use when taking a pump break. All will need to be picked up in Escondido. For Pumpers attending the One Conference we will have table space in the Sponsor Lounge. 

Do you have Diabetes supplies you do not need that you would like to pass on? Please bring on Friday afternoon to the Sponsor Lounge after 3pm. If the supplies are not taken by 1 pm on Saturday you will need to collect as I have no space to store supplies. Supplies brought to meetings need to go home with you if not passed on to another Pumper. Contact Margi at margit7@att.com if you need any supplies.


Sharps Disposal

The link has been corrected. 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 SharpsTakeBackCalifornia.org or call 844-482-5322.


Breakthrough T1D ( formally 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 continually post new videos to help you improve your blood sugars or cope with diabetes. They also have videos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.



TCOYD Events

One Conference: Save the date! August 8-10, 2025.

Registration is open! Registration is $250

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June 9th Meeting: Open Discussion

 Hello Fellow Pumpers!

We look forward to seeing you in person if you are in the San Diego area or via Zoom.

Our June 9th Meeting will be via Zoom only! The Zoom link is in the newsletter on the Blog. We will be back in person with our July 14th meeting.

Check out our newsletter and diabetes resources on our blog at sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com. 


IN PERSON: We hold our in-person meeting at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa at 8695 Spectrum Center Drive from 7–9 pm. We have a new meeting space at the Sharp Spectrum building. Starting in January 2025 we moved to a new boardroom. It is on the left side of the main lobby and has an outside direct entrance from the parking lot. The room will open at 6:30 pm for visiting before the meeting. The walkway to the outside entrance is located in front of the handicap parking and has a railing along the sidewalk.


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.


We hold our meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9 pm.


____________________________________


Volunteers Needed

The newsletter will not be emailed until someone can take over the newsletter distribution. Starting in June the newsletter will be posted on the blog, sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com by the 5th each month. It will include the meeting information and Zoom link. We need help managing the distribution of our monthly pump club newsletter. A volunteer is creating a new mailing list which should be available for use by August. We still need a volunteer to take on the emailing the monthly newsletter. This task could be shared among more than one person. Newsletter distribution is done the first week of every month, usually by the 5th. Contact Margi with any questions margit7@att.net. 

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THIS MONTH

Open Discussion via Zoom only join us for 2 hours of conversation, advice with diabetes problems.

Bring your questions and concerns.

LAST MONTH

Melanie Kraus and Lola Gugerty from Dexcom Sensors spoke to us with the latest Dexcom sensor information. Dexcom has reached the milestone of 25 years since the company was founded. There are now factories in Mesa, AZ, Malaysia, and Ireland. The G7 has been available for 2 years. The 15-day G7 sensors are expected in early 2026. 

Several Pump Club members have been using Dexcom sensors since the company started. Melanie and Lola addressed the problems some users have had with G7 sensor shortages. The manufacturing issues are being resolved and any shortages are expected to end soon. If you have a sensor failure with any Dexcom sensor the company wants you to report so they and the FDA can track and resolve. There are 107 Apps that are partnered with Dexcom sensors including the Auro ring. Check out Dexcom videos on the G7 on YouTube. Helpful hint for inserting G7 sensors: Break seal in advance of inserting sensor. Use silicone mat/pot holder to twist open sensor. Push button to release sensor. Melanie and Lola's contact information is on our blog on the Dexcom page.

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Zoom Meeting Link

San Diego Insulin Pumpers  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

2025 Pump Club Programs

* 6/9 Open Discussion

* 7/14 Luke Bailey, Medtronic     

* 8/11 One Conference recap

* 9/8 Gina Arconti, Omnipod

* 10/13 Kim Wetzel, Medicare Insurance Update

* 11/10 TBA

* 12/8 Holiday Dinner at Elijahs Jewish Deli

Pump and Sensor Donations

We still have (4) boxes of 5 pens each of Tresiba long-acting insulin pens: 2 boxes expire 1/25, 1 box expires 3/25, and 1 box expires 5/25. These are great to use when taking a pump break. All will need to be picked up in Escondido. There are 2 boxes of Tandem Auto Soft 30 infusion sets and2 boxes of Auto Soft 90 infusion sets available. Contact Margi at margit7@att.com if you need any supplies.


Sharps Disposal

The link has been corrected. 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 SharpsTakeBackCalifornia.org or call 844-482-5322.



Breakthrough T1D ( formally 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 continually post new videos to help you improve your blood sugars or cope with diabetes. They also have videos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.



TCOYD Events

One Conference: Save the date! August 8-10, 2025.

Registration is open! Registration is $250 until 6/7 $225.00 after cost is $250.00

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May 12th Meeting: Dexcom G7 Updates and Stelo

Hello Fellow Pumpers!

We look forward to seeing you in person if you are in the San Diego area or via Zoom.

Also, check out our newsletter and diabetes resources on our blog at sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com. 


IN PERSON: We hold our in-person meeting at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa at 8695 Spectrum Center Drive from 7–9 pm. We have a new meeting space at the Sharp Spectrum building. Starting in January 2025 we moved to a new boardroom. It is on the left side of the main lobby and has an outside direct entrance from the parking lot. The room will open at 6:30 pm for visiting before the meeting. The walkway to the outside entrance is located in front of the handicap parking and has a railing along the sidewalk.


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.


We hold our meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9 pm.


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THIS MONTH

Melanie Kraus and Lola Gugerty, San Diego Reps for Dexcom CGM sensors, will first discuss the latest G7 updates, and will then tell us about Stelo, Dexcom's new over-the-counter sensor. This is a must-attend event to hear the latest sensor information.

LAST MONTH

Open Discussion covered air bubbles in pump cartridges. We learned at the March meeting with the Tandem Reps that air bubbles occur naturally in the cartridge. To prevent bubbles from entering tubing keep your pump vertical so the air bubbles stay at the top of the cartridge. We also discussed training family members on how your pump and CGM devices work in case you are unable to manage after medical procedures where you may not be able to see to operate your devices. This has occurred to several or us recently, so make sure your family knows the features of your devices before an emergency.  Finally, we learned we should download the latest Tandem T:Slim software update from on the Tandem website,

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Zoom Instructions

San Diego Insulin Pumpers May 12th 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

Taylor Research is looking for Type 1 Diabetes for a three-hour study in Carlsbad next week.Contact Corrine at 858-810-8412 for information and to be screened. Compensation is $300.

2025 Pump Club Programs

* 5/12 Melanie Kraus, Dexcom 

* 6/9 Open Discussion

* 7/14 Luke Bailey, Medtronic     

 * 8/11 One Conference Recap

* 9/8 Gina Arconti, Omnipod

* 10/13 Kim Wetzel, Medicare Insurance Update

* 11/10 TBA

* 12/8 Holiday Dinner at Elijahs Jewish Deli

Pump and Sensor Donations

We have two Dexcom receivers available that will be at the May 12th meeting. 

We still have (4) boxes of 5 pens each of Tresiba long-acting insulin pens: 2 boxes expire 1/25, 1 box expires 3/25, and 1 box expires 5/25. These are great to use when taking a pump break. All will need to be picked up in Escondido.

Contact Margi at margit7@att.com if you need any supplies.


Sharps Disposal

The link has been corrected. 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 SharpsTakeBackCalifornia.org or call 844-482-5322.



Breakthrough T1D ( formally 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 continually post new videos to help you improve your blood sugars or cope with diabetes. They also have videos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.



TCOYD Events



One Conference: Save the date! August 8-10, 2025.

Registration is open! The early-bird registration fee of $200 has been extended to May 15th.

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April 14th Meeting: Open Discussion

 Hello Fellow Pumpers!


We look forward to seeing you in person if you are in the San Diego area or via Zoom.

Also, check out our newsletter and diabetes resources on our blog at sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com. 


IN PERSON: We hold our in-person meeting at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa at 8695 Spectrum Center Drive from 7–9 pm. We have a new meeting space at the Sharp Spectrum building. Starting in January 2025 we moved to a new boardroom. It is on the left side of the main lobby and has an outside direct entrance from the parking lot. The room will open at 6:30 pm for visiting before the meeting. The walkway to the outside entrance is located in front of the handicap parking and has a railing along the sidewalk.


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.


We hold our meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7–9 pm.


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THIS MONTH

We will have an Open Discussion night. In addition to your topics, we'll discuss developing a plan for unexpected hospital stays. Bring your concerns and questions!

LAST MONTH

We had the whole Tandem Pump team at our March meeting: San Diego North County Sales Rep Molly Yarcusko, San Diego Sales Rep Kerri Orr, North County Clinical Trainer Rebecca Ponchetti, and San Diego Clinical Trainer Elise Edward.


They said the Mobi pump can be worn attached to your skin with a sleeve or carried in a case or pocket. It's iOS compatible and can use both the Dexcom G6 and G7. For those looking for a small discreet pump option, the Mobi is a great choice.

The Tandem Control IQ pump can be used with Android and iOS Smartphones, accepts G6, G7, or the Libre 2 Plus, and has a 74% average Time in Range (one of the great benefits of using an AID pump). The latest software update includes more features in the exercise mode.

The Tandem page on our Pump Club blog has been updated, so check out the new links for product information and contact information.

During Open Discussion after the Tandem presentation, Beckie shared information about the Dison care insulin cooler travel thermos. Dison has four models that keep insulin cool for 12, 48, 60, or 74 hours — great for travel. Check them out at http://disoncare.com.

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Zoom Instructions

San Diego Insulin Pumpers April 14th 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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Volunteers Needed

We need help managing the distribution of our monthly pump club newsletter. A new mailing list needs to be created along with emailing the monthly newsletter. This task could be shared among more than one person. Newsletter distribution is done the first week of every month, usually before the 5th. Contact Margi with any questions margit7@att.net. 

2025 Pump Club Programs

* 4/14 Open Discussion

* 5/12 Melanie Kraus, Dexcom 

* 6/9 Luke Bailey, Medtronic

* 7/14 Open Discussion

* 8/11 TBA

* 9/8 Gina Arconti, Omnipod

* 10/13 Kim Wetzel, Medicare Insurance Update

* 11/10 TBA

* 12/8 Holiday Dinner

Pump and Sensor Donations

We have a new donation of Dexcom G6 sensors. There will be 7 sensors available at the April 14th meeting. 

We still have (4) boxes of 5 pens each of Tresiba long-acting insulin pens: 2 boxes expire 1/25, 1 box expires 3/25, and 1 box expires 5/25. These are great to use when taking a pump break. All will need to be picked up in Escondido.

Contact Margi at margit7@att.com if you need any supplies.


Sharps Disposal

The link has been corrected. 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 SharpsTakeBackCalifornia.org or call 844-482-5322.


Breakthrough T1D ( formally 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 continually post new videos to help you improve your blood sugars or cope with diabetes. They also have videos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.



TCOYD Events

One Conference: Save the date! August 8-10, 2025.

Registration is open! Early bird registration is $200 until 4/30.

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