Don't miss the December 12th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM
WHEN: Monday, December 12th from 6:45 till 9:00 pm
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
Last Month: Open Discussion
We discussed the future programs to be announced in the January 2023 newsletter.
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Zoom Meeting Access
San Diego Insulin Pumpers December 12 Meeting on Zoom (‘Doors’ open at 6:45, meeting starts at 7 PM)
Passcode: 220374
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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 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 0.5mL of normal saline, given subcutaneously at the clinic once a week for 10-12 weeks. This study has a placebo, so you have 50% chance of getting the study drug and 50% of getting placebo.
Study Length: Approximately 3.5 months with 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 FMD and EndoPAT cardiovascular tests measure the health of your blood vessels. 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 each takes between 15-25 minutes. The insulin sensitivity test (also called a clamp) measures your body's response to different rates of insulin infusion and takes about 8 hours. We'll put in two IVs to give you insulin, dextrose, and draw your blood. The insulin withdrawal test measures your ketones over 6-8 hours after we suspend your insulin. We'll put in one IV to monitor blood sugars and ketones. You'll be in a private room, resting in a regular hospital bed during the testing.
Payment: $50 for the screening, $300 for the insulin sensitivity Visit 1, $300 for the cardiovascular Visit 1 and dose 1, $50 for the weekly dosing visits, $200 for the cardiovascular Visit 2, $300 for the insulin sensitivity Visit 2, $300 for the Insulin withdrawal Visit 1 and $50 for the final safety follow-up visit (up to $1800).
Contact:
Office (858) 246-2169
Cell (949) 698- 2169
L1-W-513
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Reesources
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.
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.
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!
TCOYD also has a wealth of Diabetes and Pumping information on their 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.
Upcoming TCOYD Events
18-20 August 2023: In Person One Conference, 2023 at Paradise Point Resort
ADA
Review the latest information presented at the 82nd American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions at: https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=e32637fda3&e=41c11995d6.
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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Look Out for Fake Websites
Googling “san diego insulin pumpers” gets you several hits with fake names.
• 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=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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2022 Pumper Programs
12 Dec: Open Discussion
Stay tuned for a list of upcoming events as they are announced.
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