Hello Fellow Pumpers!
We look forward to seeing you in person if you are in the San Diego area or via Zoom.
We have transitioned from our blog to a website sdinsulinpumpers.org. Check out the website and new content. The monthly newsletter and meeting Zoom link are posted by the 6th of each month.
IN PERSON: We hold our in-person meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7–9 pm at the Sharp Spectrum Building in Kearny Mesa at 8695 Spectrum Center Drive. We meet in the boardroom on the left side of the main lobby. It has an outside entrance direct from the parking lot; no need to go through the building lobby. The walkway to the outside entrance has a railing and is in front of the handicap parking. We open the room at 6:30 pm for visiting before the meeting.
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.
This Month: Molly Yarcusko and Rebecca Ponchetti (North County) and Kerri Orr and Elise Edwards (San Diego) will give us the latest updates on Tandem pumps. Bring your questions! We will have Open Discussion after the presentation (if time permits).
Last Month: Matt Besley, Senior Territory Business Manager of Beta Bionics, gave us an update on the iLet pump. This is a great pump for those that want a pump that doesn’t require much management. The pump adjusts insulin every 5 minutes, is approved for use with Fiasp insulin, offers prefilled cartridges, has three infusion set options, and enhanced Bluetooth reception. You can share your blood sugars with up to 10 people. You can find Matt’s contact information on the iLet pump page of our website.
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Zoom Meeting Link
San Diego Insulin Pumpers May 11th Zoom Meeting
(‘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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2026 Pump Club Programs
5/11 Kerr Orr, Rebecca Ponchetti, Elise Edwards and Molly Yarcusko – Tandem Pumps
6/8 Lola Gugerty and Shaughn Comstock – Dexcom Sensors
7/13 Luke Bailey – Twiist Pumps
8/10 Dr. Steve Edelman
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Diabetes Events and Organizations
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 and cope with diabetes. They also have videos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.
ONE 2026
August 14-16, 2026
Welcome to ONE 2026!
Join us in San Diego for an unforgettable weekend of learning, laughs, new connections, and late-night fun.
Conference registration includes access to all speaker programs, workshops, Q&A sessions, sponsor lounge, fitness activities, receptions, meals, icebreakers, and parties.
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.
E-Meet & Greet for Adults with T1D
May 27, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Jun 24, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Jul 22, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Aug 26, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Sep 23, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Oct 28, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 945 8707 8501
Passcode: 685404
We look forward to seeing you all at 12:00 pm Pacific Time!
Grownup T1Ds
Check out the website grownupt1ds.org for events in So Cal, Denver, and Boston. The Grownup T1Ds in-person meetups are for adults living with Type 1 diabetes. The 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.
Someone once told Kelly they were nervous walking into their first Grownup T1Ds meeting. They stepped into a sports bar, looked around… and saw robot parts everywhere. And just like that, they knew they were in the right place! And yes… the beeps, buzzes, and alarms are completely welcome.
Founder & Executive Director
Phone: (949) 533-1144
Email: kelly@grownupt1ds.org
https://grownupt1ds.org/
T1D to 100
The T1D to 100 website 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.
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.
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.
Email: hello@t1dto100.com to sign up for the monthly newsletter.
Connected in Motion
SoCal Slipstream 2026 is an adult T1D “summer camp” weekend being held this year on October 16–18. This one is local, at a campground in Imperial Beach. Like the ONE Conference, they have lots of talks, lots of activity, and lots of camaraderie, but with camp cabins instead of hotel rooms. They provide a fun, educational, and relaxing weekend conquering T1.
Connected in Motion: https://www.connectedinmotion.ca
Slipstream: SoCal Slipstream 2026 | Connected in Motion
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