Our Next Meeting
Our next Diabetes Support / San Diego Insulin Pumpers meeting is Monday, October 12 at 7 PM PDT (2nd Monday of each month.) Doors open at 6:30 PM, Zoom starts at 6:45 PM. We’ll meet in the auditorium off the main lobby.
This Month: Sierra Smith, of Mannkind Afrezza, will discuss inhaled insulin. Bring your questions!
We’ll have an open discussion for troubleshooting and connecting with other T1D folks before and after the presentation.
Attend in person
Sharp Spectrum Headquarters in Kearny Mesa
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego 92123
Apple Maps Link: https://maps.apple/p/D.uemDwDwnMMXS
(In the lobby auditorium this month, follow the signs.)
Or by Zoom
Using your computer, tablet or smartphone, click:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8549 8856699?pwd=OGpTcGg3ZDJyK2puSn FNV21CM0haQT09
Or highlight the underlined, tap and hold, then select Call:
+16699006833,,85498856699#,,,, *220374# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,85498856699#,,,, *220374# US (Houston)
Or call 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#
September Meeting Recap
Dr. Robert Thomas, Endocrinologist from UCSD, shared updates on his ongoing kidney research and his new research on the impact of sleep quality by low blood sugars before bed and during sleep. His new ongoing study tracks the sleep issues of T1D patients. In the study, participants wear a smart watch combined with a CGM to track sleep quality related to low blood sugars. Over 30% of people withT1D have sleep apnea; many are undiagnosed. Furthermore, weight isn’t the only cause of sleep apnea.
Dr. Thomas found that participants experiencing low blood sugars during sleep have disrupted sleep and are unable to achieve deep sleep during the rest of the night. This situation causes daytime fatigue and prevents hormone production during sleep. To avoid this problem, you should develop good sleep habits. Start with a consistent bedtime, use a sensor to help reduce nighttime lows, and, if necessary, request a sleep study. Your doctor can prescribe GLP1 for diabetics with sleep apnea regardless of their BMI.
To sign up for studies, go to https://sdinsulinpumpers.org/san-diego-research-studies/ and scroll down to UCSD Clinical Diabetes Research Group. The study participants must wear a watch for three months.
Our Upcoming Meetings
11 Sep 2026 Peer-to-Peer Support & Discussion
14 Dec 2026 In-person Holiday Dinner
Other Diabetes Events, News, and Organizations
UCSD Patient Innovator Program Seeking Input
Heidi Rataj, MA, Program Director, Design & Strategy, of the Jacobs Center for Health Innovation at UC San Diego Health invites patients and caregivers to join their new JCHI Patient Innovators community. As a Patient Innovator, you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences, provide feedback on new digital health tools and care services, and help shape the future of healthcare.
Your perspective matters. By partnering with patients and caregivers from the beginning, we can create solutions that are easier to use, more responsive to real needs, and more meaningful in everyday life.
No special expertise is required—just your willingness to share your experiences and ideas. Whether you’ve navigated a chronic condition, cared for a loved one, or interacted with the healthcare system in any way, your voice can help improve care for others.
Join us in designing healthcare that is more human, accessible, and centered on the people it serves; the best healthcare innovations are built with patients, not just for them.
If you or anyone you know that has had a recent surgery at UCSD Health (ortho, gastro, surgical oncology) that Heidi could interview about their surgical process journey such as preparation, day-of, and post procedure, Heidi would LOVE to hear from them!
As a volunteer Patient Innovator, you can share your experiences, provide feedback on new digital health tools and care services, and help shape the future of healthcare. You can participate in person or virtually.
Topics in the coming months include hospital room and display placement, interpreter services, patient entertainment systems, noise cancellation systems, and lighting elements.
For more information, contact Heidi Rataj, MA, Program Director, Design & Strategy, Center for Health Innovation, UC San Diego Health. Email: hrataj@health.ucsd.edu
Device Adhesives Input Needed
Joanne Milo reports: “I had a great discussion with a 3M Corporation startup healthcare company working in the medical adhesive space. After I shared my comments about the issues with current devices and skin, particularly with aging and overused skin, they asked an interesting question: ‘What would you like us to design or make? Can you define or create a best-case solution to keep your devices attached? What are your thoughts?’ ”
3M is asking and listening! Please email Joanne Milo with your input on this issue: joanne@thesavvydiabetic.com
In-Person Workshop with Aimee Jose, Diabetes Care Nurse
Aimee Jose is hosting her first-ever, live, in-person event!
This short, actionable event, called Strong Mental Health Starts With Strong Diabetes Skills, will help you:
- Reduce overwhelm and burnout
- Build clarity and confidence in daily diabetes tasks
- Understand how skills and emotions interact
- Feel more supported and less alone
Aimée José RN CDCES
Diabetes Care Nurse
Judgment-free Diabetes Care
How to Make Diabetes Data Your Friend
On October 16th, Adam Brown, LMFT, and another professional with T1D will host How to Make Diabetes Data Your Friend, a half‑day workshop that will blend clinical diabetes education and mental‑health support to help participants get clearer data, make more confident decisions, and use tools to reduce emotional overload. It’s ideal for adults with T1D who are engaged in their care and open to practical strategies that simplify diabetes.
How to Make Diabetes Data Your Friend
Friday, October 16
San Diego, CA
Time: 1–5 PM
Location: Marina Village Conference Center, San Diego, CA
Capacity: 70 participants
Website: https://www.diabetescarenurse.com/event-details/how-to-make-diabetes-data-your-fri
(Sponsored by the AID system powered by Tidepool)
Breakthrough T1D Northern California Chapter Support Group, Adults with T1D on Zoom
Breakthrough T1D meets on Zoom the 4th Wednesday of every month at 12:00 pm Pacific Time (US and Canada).
28 Oct 2026 Meeting ID: 945 8707 8501
Passcode: 685404
We look forward to seeing everybody!
Grownup T1Ds
T1D meetings are for adults living with Type 1 diabetes. Our meetings are relaxed, welcoming, and genuinely uplifting – the kind where conversations flow easily, laughter comes quickly, and you leave feeling lighter than when you arrived. No agenda. No presentations. Just real connection with people who truly understand life with T1D. Check out grownupt1ds.org for events in Southern California, Denver, and Boston.
Save the date! We’ll celebrate World Diabetes Day on Saturday, November 14, at 2:00 PM, at Brewery X in Anaheim in their outdoor area. Wear blue and look for the blue balloons to find us!
RSVP: kelly@grownupt1ds.org
Grownup T1Ds chapters in other cities around the country will also gather for World Diabetes Day, so we’re excited to celebrate together across the US!
T1D to 100
T1D to 100 was created by and for the Type 1 diabetics who are navigating the realities of aging—seeking support, sharing insights, using tools to feel more prepared, and living well. We’re open 24/7, just like Type 1 diabetes!
We’re 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.
Email hello@t1dto100.com to sign up for the monthly newsletter.
TCOYD
Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus, prominent endocrinologists and professors, and both Type 1 diabetics since the age of 15, founded and manage Taking Control Of Your Diabetes.
TCOYD transforms the way people live with and manage their diabetes through live conferences, programs, and events. Sign up on TCOYD.org for their Video Drop AP (Advanced Placement Sessions). They’ll email you video sessions to watch at your convenience. New videos drop frequently, so check them 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://tcoyd.org/vv-t1d/
TCOYD continually posts new videos to help you improve your blood sugars or cope with diabetes, have videos from previous online conferences, and host an informative podcast. Whatever your question, you’ll find a video that addresses it.
San Diego Insulin Pumpers
For more information about past and future meetings, other T1D organizations, and contact information for local representatives of pump, CGM, and drug companies, click the links to the right. We usually post our monthly newsletter and meeting Zoom link by the 6th of each month.