October 14th Meeting: Dr Robert Thomas will speak on kidney disease

Hello, Fellow Pumpers!

We look forward to seeing you in person (if you are in the San Diego area) or via Zoom (if you live far away). Check out the newsletter and resources on our blog: 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'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:  Endocrinologist Dr. Robert L Thomas, MD PhD, of the UCSD Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, will give an update on diabetic kidney disease. Bring your questions!

Several recent developments are changing how we treat chronic kidney disease in diabetes. We now recognize that our established therapies for kidney protection, such as ACE inhibitors, have focused on the glomerulus. New agents allow us to promote renal blood flow and function in deeper kidney tissues. Among the new therapies are GLP-1 agonists, soluble guanylate cyclase activators, and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. These offer new opportunities for kidney protection in type 1 diabetes, and endocrinologists and nephrologists are actively working to craft new collaborative, goal-directed guidelines. 

LAST MONTH: Open discussion topics:

• ONE Conference highlights

• Kory Hood from Stanford on our motivation for maintaining our Diabetes management

• Davis Ahn on diabetes technology .

• Mini dosing with Glucogon GVoke kit

• Use Flonase before applying new sensors and infusion sets if having adhesive reactions or spray Benadryl on your skin.

• Join a diabetes study to have more personalized diabetes care.

Charla Harris Obituary

Charla, 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. 

Charla’s Celebration of Life will be a casual event at Kate Session Park on Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 from 11 am to 2 pm. Everyone who wants to come is invited. There will be shade and some chairs/blankets but please bring some if you have the means to. We hope it will be a chance to share stories and reflect about all that made Charla such a treasured person in our lives. We hope you will come prepared to share your thoughts. 

All of the details about the event will be on a new Memorial website (link below). Please feel free to post a message, story, memory, and photos on her memorial website to share with others. 

Visit Charla Harris's Memorial Website

Take part in remembering Charla Harris. Read her obituary, share your own memories, and learn about her funeral.

If you are planning to come please RSVP.  Look for the question “Will you be at the funeral?” on the Everloved website and click Respond. We are also working on a Zoom/remote option to join if you are not able to attend in person.

We will serve some light snacks and refreshments and would love if you would like to bring some food to share. If it rains we will communicate a change of plans on the memorial website. So sign up to receive updates or bookmark it to check and Save the Date: Nov 9th (also Charla’s Birthday).

Website: https://everloved.com/search/?q=charla+harris or go to https://everloved.com/ and search for Charla Harris.

Holiday Dinner

Monday, December 9th from 5-8:30 pm. We have reserved the private dining room at Elijah's, which is located in the same shopping center where we used to eat at Souplantation. Elijah's is located at 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Please email Margi to RSVP by December 6th.

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 October 14 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

November 11th:  KIm Wetzel from Bridalwood Insurance will give an update on 2025 Medicare plans from 7-8 pm. Then, from 8-9 pm, we will have Open Discussion.

Pump and Sensor Supply Donations Available

This is an opportunity to add to your emergency supplies. New item! 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. 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. 

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 JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=c666201218&e=41c11995d6.

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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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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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July 8th Meeting: Open Discussion

 Hello Fellow Pumpers!

Join us for our Monday, July 8th meeting. You can attend either in-person or via Zoom. The newsletter is also posted on our blog sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com. 

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

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! If you are registered for the One Conference and would like to volunteer for an hour at our table in the Sponsor Lounge contact Margi by the July meeting

LAST MONTH: Open Discussion topics included Glucagon kit preference which was a majority for the nasal spray. Tip for Afrezza users: put your pump in sleep mode when using or turn off Control IQ. When your phone is in airplane mode, put the t:connect app on the Bluetooth setting on your phone to continue receiving data. Log on to the source.tandem.diabetes.com for your t:connect data.

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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 me and I 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 newsletter. See below for the items we have currently available.

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Zoom Meeting Link

San Diego Insulin Pumpers July 8 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.  We have 3 boxes of Auto Soft 30 infusion sets, 3 boxes of Guardian 3 sensors, There is l box of 5 Omni Pods Dash pods, and 3 Pod Controllers We also have a large bag of 300mm syringes and needles for filling cartridges, There is also 4 bottles of FIASP insulin 2 expire 7/31/2024 and 2 expire 8/31/2024. For anyone with a Type 2 friend that uses Humulin 70/30 insulin there is 5 bottles all expiring in October 2025.

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

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.

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!

• 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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Future 2024 Pumper Meetings

  12 Aug: TBA

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Upcoming Events

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

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June 10th Meeting: Open Discussion

Hello Fellow Pumpers!

Join us for our Monday, June 10th meeting. You can attend either in-person or via Zoom. 

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

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.

____________________________________

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

____________________________________

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 me and I 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 newsletter. See below for the items we have currently available.

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Zoom Instructions

San Diego Insulin Pumpers June 10 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.  We have 2 boxes of Tandem Pump Varisoft Infusion sets, 5 boxes of Auto Soft 30 infusion sets, 5 boxes of Guardian 3 sensors, 3 boxes of 10 Dash Pods, several boxes of Omni Pods5 pods, and 3 Pod Controllers We also have a large bag of 300mm syringes and needles for filling cartridges. 

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

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.

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!

• 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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Future 2024 Pumper Meetings

  8 July TBA

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Upcoming Events

 SAVE THE DATES!

• DYF Youth and Adult summer camp programs  Sequoia. See details on their page on our blogs

• TCOYD One Conference August 16-18th  Registration is now open! Cost is $250.00.

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Invitation to Attend the Type One Nation Summit on May 18th

I want to send the SD Insulin Pumpers group a personal invitation to our Meet the Scientist – Type One Nation Summit on May 18th. It will be held at the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI) building adjacent to the La Jolla ER.  Dr. Pettus and Dr. Boeder will both present the latest in T1D research. I will also have a table about some of our new efforts to prevent hypoglycemia using wearable sensors (CGM + smartwatches). Dr. Mark Heyman, a diabetes psychologist (he has a great podcast), will also speak. It will be a great event. 

I truly appreciated the opportunity to speak to your group last year, and I've enjoyed meeting members of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers community. Many of you have generously participated in our research studies. This is our opportunity to tell you about what we've learned so far, and where we're going next.    

There is no cost to attend. For more information and to register, just copy and paste the link below:

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jdrf-typeonenation-summit-meet-the-scientists-san-diego-tickets-776587643547?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios__;!!LLK065n_VXAQ!kBWb__Zc24GZ5o--Fub9-D3yphLdLmbNnxUftHpGswt3YNjUjPRbCZXozHShQ8QuQoS_TOIotJxJ0ex9eO_HzDpX6dEtLRs8$

Many thanks!

Sincerely,

Robert Thomas​, MD PhD

UCSD Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Altman Clinical and Translational Research

Institute (ACTRI)

9452 Medical Center Drive

La Jolla, CA 92037

AGENDA

8:30 AM-9:30 AM         CHECK-IN & VENDOR FAIR – LOBBY

·       Kids activities – 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM 

 

9:30 AM-10:15 AM       WELCOME & JDRF RESEARCH UPDATE - AUDITORIUM (1W-210)

·       Jane Gagne, JDRF SoCal Market Director

·       Randy Wussler, SoCal San Diego Advocacy Chair

·       Dr. Jeremy Pettus – Research Update

 

10:15 AM-10:30 AM     VENDOR FAIR - LOBBY

10:30 AM-11:15 AM     BREAKOUT SESSION #1 

·       Evolving Insights: The Latest in Type 1 Diabetes Research from UCSD

– Dr. Schafer Boeder – AUDITORIUM (1W-210)

·       Surviving to Thriving: Self-Care Strategies for Parents of Children with T1D – Dr. Mark Heyman – CONFERENCE RM 1 (ACTRI 3W-232)

·       Just for Teens: Let’s Talk Living Well with T1D  – Matthew Jaime, RD, Danica Collins & Dana Maze – CONFERENCE RM 2 (ACTRI 3W-234)

·       Café con nuestros pares: lo que nos hubiera gustado que nos dijeran – Leslie Bercovitz, Christina Acuna, y Mary Vogeli - CLINIC SITTING ROOM

11:15 AM-11:45 AM     VENDOR FAIR - LOBBY

11:45 AM-12:30 PM      BREAKOUT SESSION #2

·       Inspirational Speaker Eric Tozer (kids and teens invited to join) – AUDITORIUM

·       Low Blood Sugar Sucks AND You Can Handle It (T1D Adults) – Dr. Mark Heyman – CONFERENCE RM 1 (ACTRI 3W-232)

·       Realities of Parenting a Child with T1D for New Parents/Caregivers

·       – Raquel and Amanda with a CDE – CONFERENCE RM 2 (ACTRI 3W-234)

·       Café con el experto: en qué estamos – con Dr. Schafer Boeder, UC San Diego Researcher, Leslie Bercovitz, Christina Acuna, y Mary Vogeli – CLINIC SITTING ROOM

May 13th Meeting: Open Discussion

 Hello Fellow Pumpers!

Join us for the Monday May 13th In-person/ Zoom hybrid meeting. 

For those who are unable to attend in person, please join us via Zoom. The meeting link is posted below. The meeting will be held at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa. 

Join us via Zoom or in-0person at 8695 Spectrum Center Dr from 7-9 pm. We will 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.

As always, significant others, friends, and family supporters are always 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: Conner Mariani, Territory Manager for Insulet/Omnipod, presented Omnipod updates. Omnipods are a pharmacy benefit so it's possible to order and try them out without impacting your tubed pump and supply orders. The Omnipod Dash does not  partner with any sensor products and can be used for looping. The Omnipod 5 is currently approved for use with Libre sensors. 

Approval to use Omnipod with a Dexcom 7 sensor is expected later this year. Omnipod currently has an Android phone app, while an iPhone app may be available by the end of the year. Contact information for Connor and Adriana Valencia, Clinical Trainer, and training information is posted on our Pump Club blog (sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com) on the Omnipod manufacturer page.

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Supplies Donation Policy

We have implemented a Donation Policy due to the increase in supplies being brought to the meetings. 

As of the May meeting, 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 previous month so it can be included in the newsletter. Interested Pumpers can contact me to request supplies. Please include the brand, model information, and expiration date. You will need to bring your items to the meeting or interested pumpers can email me and I will pass on their request to you. Any supplies remaining at the end of the meeting must go home with you; they can be included in the next month's newsletter.

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Zoom Instructions

San Diego Insulin Pumpers May 13 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 and Sensor Supplies Available 

This is an opportunity to add to your emergency supplies. We have 2 boxes of Tandem pump Varisoft infusion sets, 5 boxes of AutoSoft 30 infusion sets, 5 boxes of Guardian 3 sensors, 3 boxes of 10 Dash Pods, several boxes of Omnipod 5 pods, 3 pod controllers, and a large bag of 300 mm syringes and needles for filling cartridges. 

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

Sharps Disposal

California has a state program to dispose of your sharps. Visit SharpsTakeBackCalifornia.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.

Diabetes Net

John Walsh plans to release the 7th edition of his Pumping Insulin book this fall. Visit his website (http://www.diabetesnet.com) for updates on the book release. 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!

• 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 put up 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 Meetings

13 May     Open Discussion

10 June     TBA  

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Upcoming Events

 SAVE THE DATES!

• DYF Youth and Adult summer camp programs  Sequoia Details on their page on our blog

• TCOYD One Conference August 16-18th  Registration is now open! Cost is $200.00 until May 30th .After that, registration will cost $250.00.

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