Tuesday, August 8, 2017

AUGUST 14TH MEETING: TANDEM PUMP REPS ANSWER QUESTIONS

San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't Miss the AUGUST meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers!!!

THIS MONTH:  Tandem Pump Reps Answer Questions
MEETING TIME:  Monday, August 14th, 7:00-8:30pm
LOCATION:  Sharp Medical Facility
8695 Spectrum Centre Blvd, Room 186

THIS MONTH:  Tandem Pumps Angie Politzer, San Diego Rep and Veronica Lode, RD, CDE, Clinical Training Manager at Tandem Diabetes Care will be our speakers. They will answer questions about pump use and tell us about the latest pumps Tandem has in development.

LAST MONTH: The Pumpers who attended the TCOYD One conference shared their favorite events from the conference. Everyone agreed it was a great event and are looking forward to the next one. I have been told another conference is in the planning stages for next year.

Pre-Meeting Dinner (Souplantation): Several of us get together about 5:30 pm before each meeting for dinner, and all are welcome!  Anyone who would like a bite of dinner before the meeting can join us at the Souplantation Restaurant in Kearny Mesa, 7095 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard (just east of 805), 858-715-6824.

Please be ready to leave the restaurant by 6:45 and proceed to Sharp so that our speakers and non-dining members are not delayed.

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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The American Diabetes Association has a petition to help lower the cost of insulin.  Please visit www.makeinsulinaffordable.org to sign.
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Monday, July 10, 2017

JULY 10TH MEETING: OPEN DISCUSSION

San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't Miss the JULY meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers!!!

THIS MONTH: OPEN DISCUSSION
MEETING TIME:  Monday, July 10th, 7:00-8:30pm
LOCATION:  Sharp Medical Facility
8695 Spectrum Centre Blvd, Room 186

THIS MONTH:  Have a nagging question or issue that's bothering you about your diabetes? Bring your issues and questions and get answers and support from the group.

Pre-Meeting Dinner (Souplantation): Several of us get together about 5:30 before each meeting for dinner, and all are welcome!  Anyone who would like a bite of dinner before the meeting can join us this month at the Souplantation Restaurant in Kearny Mesa, 7095 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard (just east of 805), 858-715-6824.  Please be ready to leave the restaurant by 6:45 and proceed to Sharp so that our speakers and non-dining members are not delayed.

Thursday, June 15, 2017

FREE AFREZZA VOUCHER PROGRAM!

Afrezza is a very fast-acting inhalation insulin.

Contact: Nate Boman
Area Business Manager - San Diego
619-991-2373

* Voucher is FREE - no insurance will be charged.
* Voucher can be used for a FREE pack of 180-count Afrezza:
            - 90 4 units / 90 8 units
            - 60 4 units / 60 8 units / 60 12 units
* Voucher can be redeemed at any pharmacy with a valid US Rx.
* Nate has the vouchers and can meet with you or can apply the voucher to your
     order once you have a valid Rx.
* Once the 180-count pack is used, you can use your insurance to get approved
     for a new supply of 180.
            - Cost for commercial patient is $15
            - Medicare is ~$100-$150
            - Medi-Cal is $0
            - Kaiser will not approve payment but might still write an Rx for you
                 to try the product.


Interested patients should contact Nate for more information.

Monday, June 12, 2017

JUNE 12TH MEETING: OPEN DISCUSSION

San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers
All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't Miss the JUNE meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers!!!

THIS MONTH: OPEN DISCUSSION
MEETING TIME:  Monday, June 12th, 7:00-8:30pm
LOCATION:  Sharp Medical Facility
8695 Spectrum Centre Blvd, Room 186

THIS MONTH:  Have a nagging question or issue that's bothering you about your diabetes? Bring your issues and questions and get answers and support from the group.

LAST MONTH: The meeting was a lively discussion on APPs that help with blood sugar management. Issues with low thyroid and BG control were discussed. Using extended boluses and using and setting basil rates was also brought up. Travel tips rounded out the evening's discussion.

PLASE READ PAST THE FIRST PAGE TO LEARN ABOUT FUTURE PROGRAMS. Details of studies and other diabetes information of interest will now be on our website ^^^^^sdinsulinpumpers.blogspot.com).^^^^^

Pre-Meeting Dinner (Souplantation): Several of us get together about 5:30 before each meeting for dinner, and all are welcome!  Anyone who would like a bite of dinner before the meeting can join us at the Souplantation Restaurant in Kearny Mesa, 7095 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard (just east of 805), 858-715-6824.

Please be ready to leave the restaurant by 6:45 and proceed to Sharp so that our speakers and non-dining members are not delayed.

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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

*****THERE ARE A FEW SPOTS LEFT!  Register for the TCOYD One conference later in June.  One of the few events specifically oriented to Type 1 issues.*****
ONE - TCOYD's 1st National Type 1 Weekend Conference and Retreat
Friday-Sunday, June 23-25, 2017
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
1441 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109
More Info on speakers and sessions: Call Toll Free 800.998.2693) or go to   http://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=3998e283e5&e=7210f09b7c


The American Diabetes Association has a petition to help lower the cost of insulin.  Please visit www.makeinsulinaffordable.org to sign.

Saturday, May 6, 2017

MAY 8TH MEETING: OPEN DISCUSSION

San Diego Insulin Pumpers
Mutual Support - General Discussion - Expert Speakers All pumpers, companions, and friends welcome!

Don't Miss the MAY meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers!!!

THIS MONTH: OPEN DISCUSSION
MEETING TIME:  Monday, May 8th, 7:00-8:30pm
LOCATION:  Sharp Medical Facility
8695 Spectrum Centre Blvd, Room 186

THIS MONTH:  Bring your issues and questions and get answers and support from the group.

LAST MONTH:  The meeting was a lively discussion on our favorite foods to raise low Blood Sugars. Most of the group preferred a food item versus glucose tablets. Some of the favorite food items are regular Coke, OJ or Kerns juice, granola or power bars and a variety of candy from jelly beans, tootsie roll midgets, and Hot Tamales.

Glucose tabs are available at most drugstores and even at the Target pharmacy for a low price of $3.99 a bottle.  For those of you that like the Glucolift tablets and thought they were out of business, we have good news. They are still making their tasty glucose tablets and selling directly to the public on their website glucolift.com.

Pre-Meeting Dinner (Souplantation): Several of us get together about 5:30 before each meeting for dinner, and all are welcome!  Anyone who would like a bite of dinner before the meeting can join us at the Souplantation Restaurant in Kearny Mesa, 7095 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard (just east of 805), 858-715-6824.

Please be ready to leave the restaurant by 6:45 and proceed to Sharp so that our speakers and non-dining members are not delayed.

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.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

*****Remember to register for the TCOYD One conference in June.  There are still some slots open but filling fast.***** 

ONE - TCOYD's 1st National Type 1 Weekend Conference and Retreat Friday-Sunday, June 23-25, 2017 Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
1441 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109
More Info on speakers and sessions: Call Toll Free 800.998.2693) or go to   http://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=ef253c2ab7&e=41c11995d6

The American Diabetes Association has a petition to help lower the cost of insulin.  Please visit www.makeinsulinaffordable.org to sign.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

$5000 Research Study!

Check our San Diego Research Studies page for a Profil Institute study that pays $5000.

Sunday, March 26, 2017

GOOD NEWS!

If you have diabetes, take insulin, and have Medicare for your insurance, Medicare will now cover the Dexcom CGM system!

Make a difference: The American Diabetes Association has a petition to help lower the cost of insulin.  Please visit www.makeinsulinaffordable.org to sign.