June 12th Meeting: Open Discussion

 Don't miss the June 12th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM

WHAT:  Monday, June 12th from 6:45 till 9:00pm

TOPIC: Loop and Learn

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. Have you noticed more people on TV shows with diabetes devices?

LAST MONTH: Tina Hammer from Loop and Learn (formerly called the SoCal Loopers)  spoke last month. Tina gave us an overview of DIY (Do It Yourself) Loop. DIY Loop or Looping has been in use for about a decade. The #WeAereNotWaiting – DIY movement (Nightscout Foundation) and the Nightscout software was created by a father who wanted more access to CGM data to manage his son’s diabetes and also provide him with more information to manage his diabetes when he went to college.

The Tidepool software based on the DIY algorithm-based software was approved by the FDA earlier this year. However, they have not announced any partnerships with pump or CGM manufacturers. Looping is a closed-loop algorithm that you personalize your diabetes management. There is an extensive support system available in Loop and Learn and Looped through Facebook. Help is available through posting questions on the Facebook page.

Loop and Learn videos on YouTube give great in-depth information about looping.

https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=d9abe9726e&e=7210f09b7c.

LoopDocs – Information on how to build, set up, and customize your looping software.

Loop Tips – Offers tips on Settings and Tips

Please feel free to reach out to Meera Venkatesh (mcvenkatesh2015@gmail.com). She currently uses the DIY Loop system.

FYI:  The TCOYD One conference on August 18-20th will have a beginner's and advanced session on DIY Looping.

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San Diego Insulin Pumpers June 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://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=9d795a7352&e=7210f09b7c

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.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

TCOYD

Taking Control Of Your Diabetes | Life With Diabetes Just Got Better

Transforming the way people live with and manage diabetes through the best live conferences, programs, and events.

Registration for the in-person ONE Conference, August 18-20, 2023, at the Paradise Point Resort is now open!

Registration cost $250.00. This event is limited to 500 attendees and will sell out. Less than 200 tickets are still available!

New on the TCOYD.org website Access and Resource Center:  Video-drop AP (Advanced Placement) sessions. Sign up and they will email them 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=551ae60b35&e=7210f09b7c.

Dr Edelman and Dr Pettus have put up several new videos 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'll 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=7cd8b530cb&e=7210f09b7c.

JDRF

Visit the JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=bfb41f9514&e=7210f09b7c.

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Fake Website Warning

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• 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.

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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.

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=1061d3accc&e=7210f09b7c 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

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 Dinner at Mimi's Cafe in Mission Valley

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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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