August 8th Meeting: Open Discussion

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

WHAT:  Monday, August 8th from 6:45 till 9:00pm

TOPIC: Open Discussion

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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This Month: Open Discussion

Bring your questions and concerns for help and discussion. 

LAST MONTH: Open Discussion topics including requesting the Dexcom overpatch when contacting their customer service for replacement sensors and other issues. Also, if you have celiac‘s disease, you can purchase a portable food-testing device that can check for gluten in the items in your kitchen. This will help prevent any reactions from gluten. We also discussed alternate sites for sensors and infusion sets. The most used sites were upper buttocks, upper arms, rib cage area, and thighs.

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Zoom Meeting Access

San Diego Insulin Pumpers August 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#

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

1. Introductions. We will have 2-3 minutes per person. We encourage you to 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.  Evening presentation

4.  After the presentation, if time permits, 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 in person) so you can get more clarification then.

Zoom 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 https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=fc27207b35&e=41c11995d6 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.

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Announcements

Attention Pumpers on Medicare! We will be having a two-part program on how to navigate Medicare at our September 12th and October 10th meetings. Kim Wetzel who was referred to us by a fellow pumper will educate us at our September 12 meeting on the ABCD’s of the different types of Medicare plans and the pros and cons of each. At our October 10th meeting Kim will be able to discuss the individual plans offered in 2023 as open enrollment will have started. This is your opportunity to learn how to choose  a Medicare insurance plan that will work best for you. Learn why having a full service Medicare insurance agent help you select a plan can save you from choosing the wrong plan.

JDRF Info. Visit the JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=f6bf7cd7af&e=41c11995d6.

Nostalgic for Diabetes Camp? An adult version is available. Registration includes food, accommodations, and all programming for the weekend. Get in touch with your rustic, outdoorsy side on a hike or paddle, or kick it back by the campfire for a s’more at SoCal Slipstream. The weekend will be full of hands-on, diabetes-themed workshops, as well as group discussions where we can share our collective diabetes knowledge. Don’t miss out!

Friday September 9, 2022 - Sunday September 11, 2022

Camp Conrad Chinnock. 4700 Jenks Lake Rd E. Angelus Oaks, CA 92305

>>> Join the Facebook Event to connect with other attendees, set up carpooling, or share travel plans! <<<

TCOYD

• Sign up on TCOYD.org for their new Video Drop AP (Advanced Placement Sessions). They will be emailed to you to watch at your convenience.  They recently dropped a new video—check it out!

• The TCOYD website has a wealth of Diabetes and Pumping information on the page Online Resources under Video Vault at this address - https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=6af04682c0&e=41c11995d6. Dr Edelman and Dr Pettus have put several new videos up to help you improve your blood sugars or help you cope with diabetes. There are also videos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.

Omni Pod 5 Info. In-depth coverage on new FDA-cleared Omni Pod 5 as 1st tubeless closed loop pump. Pricing, availability, product detail, #DOC excitement... but also concern about pharmacy-only access. https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=8852e49bc9&e=41c11995d6

ADA Info. Review the latest information presented at the 82nd American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions  https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=04c4812efd&e=41c11995d6.

Fake Websites. Be on the lookout for fake websites.  Googling “san diego insulin pumpers” gets you several hits with fake names.

• Valid: www.sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com

• FAKE: www.sdinsulinpumpers.com

The fake site hijacked our name and contains old content lifted from our site.  Don't give them any information!! Before going to a site, first check for our valid name, or better yet, Bookmark our site.

Keep us informed! 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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2022 Pumper Programs

8/8      Open Discussion

9/12    Kim Wetzel Medicare Insurance Specialist Pt 1 Medicare ABCD of Medicare

10/10  Kim Wetzel Medicare Insurance Specialist Pt 2 2023 Medicare Insurance Plan Options

Future Pump Club meetings will be via ZOOM until further notice.

Upcoming Events

TCOYD

8/17   1pm Latest Diabetes Tech

9/10   Virtual One Conference

Stay tuned for a list of upcoming events as they are announced.

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Note: Email distribution of the newsletter will resume in September.

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