November 10th Meeting: Gina Arconti, Omni Pod 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. 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: Gina Arconti, Associate Territory Manager Omni Pod pumps, will give us updates on Omni Pod. 

We will have Open Discussion at the end of the presentation. Join us and bring your questions!

LAST MONTH: Kim Wetzel from Bridlewood Insurance updated us on the 2026 Medicare plans. There are a lot of changes in the 2026 Drug Formulary options. Contact Margi at margit7@att.net to receive Kim's slide deck of the presentation on the Advantage plans for 2026. Check out Kim's contact information on the blog under Bridlewood Insurance Services.

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Volunteer Needed

The newsletter will not be emailed until a volunteer can take over the newsletter distribution. The newsletter will be posted on the blog, sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com, by the 5th each month. It will include the meeting information and a Zoom link. We need help managing the distribution of our monthly pump club newsletter. 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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Zoom Meeting Link

San Diego Insulin Pumpers November 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#

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Announcements

2025 Pump Club Programs

* 11/10 Gina Arconti, Omni Pod

* 12/8 Holiday Dinner at Elijahs Jewish Deli 5-8:30pm Friends and Family welcome.

   Address 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd 

   Reservations needed by 12/5 email Margi margit7@att.net

2026 Pump Club Programs

* 1/12 Max Roberts, Libre Sensors

* 2/9   Mark Hutchinson and Tara Stantz, Medtronic Pumps

* 3/9   Megan Brown, Ascencia – Eversense Sensors

* 4/13 Matt Besley, Beta Bionics – Ilet Pumps

* 5/11 Kerr Orr, Rebecca Ponchetti, Elise Edwards, and Molly Yarcusko, Tandem Pumps

* 6/8   Open Discussion

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Diabetes Events   

Grownup 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.

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.


Breakthrough T1D Northern California Chapter Support Group

Starting January 2026, our E-Meet & Greet for Adults will meet the 4th Wed of every month at 12:00 pm Pacific Time. Hopefully, this will lead to a lot easier and consistent calendaring than having it meet every four weeks. Please make sure to update your calendars accordingly! Due to the holidays, our next meeting will be January 28th.  But please mark your calendars for December 4th for our Virtual Research Update!

Breakthrough T1D Northern California Virtual Research Update

Date & Time Dec 4, 2025 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Meeting ID 899 7854 8458

Passcode 532924

T1D to 100

Welcome! Check out T1D to 100 on our blog and the link to the program held on October 30th

with Dr Medha Munshi on T1D/Aging Research

 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.

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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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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