Don't miss the February 13th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM
WHAT: Monday, February 13th 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. We are considering an in-person Tandem Pumps Software Bootcamp with Tom. We will discuss possible Saturdays in March and April. Location TBA.
LAST MONTH: Open Discussion topics discussed future programs, clarity reports, time in range, blood pressure relating to cardiac, and kidney disease.
Consult with your endocrinologist and ask for a kidney referral if you are concerned. Check out https://www.spicesetc.com for salt options and favorite meter brands.
Contour Next and One Touch. Infusion site issues use extra tape to keep infusion set from pulling out and shifting tube under your skin.
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Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699
Passcode: 220374
Using your computer, tablet or smartphone, click:
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Or dial in from any home or business phone (long distance charges may apply):
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Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699#
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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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
UCSD Study GRA Study
Purpose - To test the effect a glucagon receptor antagonist (GRA), essentially a glucagon blocker, has on insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular health in people with type 1 diabetes.
Study Drug - REMD-477 35mg in .5mL of normal saline given subcutaneously. REMD-477 is given here at the clinic once a week for 10-12 weeks. There is a placebo for this study, so you have 50% chance of getting the study drug and 50% of getting placebo.
Study Length - Approximately 3.5 months. 15-17 total visits to the research clinic.
Main Procedures - Physical exam, vital signs, blood collection, cardiovascular tests, insulin sensitivity test and insulin withdrawal test. The cardiovascular tests both measure the health of your blood vessels and are called FMD and EndoPAT tests. The FMD uses an ultrasound to measure an artery in your upper arm and the EndoPAT measures the health of your capillaries in your fingers. Both tests are non-invasive and take between 15-25 minutes each. The insulin sensitivity test (also called a clamp) measures your bodies response to different rates of insulin infusion. The test takes about 8 hours, we'll put in 2 IVs to give you insulin, dextrose and draw your blood. You'll be in a private room, resting in a regular hospital bed during the testing. The insulin withdrawal test measures your ketones over 6-8 hours after we suspend your insulin. We'll put in 1 IV to monitor blood sugars and ketones and You'll be in a private room, resting in a regular hospital bed during the testing.
Payment - $50 for Screening, $300 for Insulin Sensitivity visit 1, $300 for Cardiovascular visit 1 and dose 1, $50 for weekly dosing visits, $200 for Cardiovascular visit 2, $300 for Insulin Sensitivity visit 2, $300 for Insulin Withdrawal visit 1 and $50 for the final safety follow-up visit ( up to $1800).
Contact:
Erin Giovannetti MSN, FNP-C
Office- (858) 246-2169
Cell- (949) 698- 2169
Altman Clinical and Translational Research
Institute (ACTRI)
9452 Medical Center Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
L1-W-513
TCOYD
In-Person One Conference August 18-20, 2023 at Paradise Point Resort. Registration is now open!
New on the TCOYD website Access and Resource Center
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!
Taking Control Of Your Diabetes | Life With Diabetes Just Got BetterTransforming the way people live with and manage diabetes through the best live conferences, programs, and event...
There is also a wealth of Diabetes and Pumping information on the TCOYD website on the page Online Resources 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 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.
ADA
Review the latest information presented at the 82nd American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=e32637fda3&e=41c11995d6.
JDRF
Visit the JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=0ae36ffae0&e=41c11995d6.
Fake Website
Be on the lookout for a fake website. 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.
Others?
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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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.
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=0937f52d37&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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2023 Pumper Programs
2/13 Open Discussion
3/13 Dexcom
4/10 Tandem Pumps
5/8 SO CAL Loopers
6/12 Open Discussion
7/10 TBA
8/14 TBA
9/11 ONE Conference Highlights
10/9 TBA
11/13 Tandem Pumps
12/11 Holiday get together?
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for a list of upcoming events as they are announced.
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