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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'>From the Desk of Ed Godfrey, Chairman, Diabetic Committee NFBNJ<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'>Submitted by Ellen Sullivan, Affiliate Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey, Diabetic Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>Minutes for September 5, 2019 Conference Call<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Call: 605 468 8005 Code: 460994 pound <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>The Meeting was called to order at 8:10 by Committee Chairman Ed Godfrey <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Members in attendance were: Chairman Ed Godfrey co-chair Angela Parone, Lori DeMarco, Ward Biondi, Cynthia Jones, Don Wardlow, Cathy Butzler, Jocelyn Santiago, Harvey and Linda Williams, Valerie Frank, and Carol Thomas. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>1. Ed Godfrey reviewed the notes submitted from the May 2 meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>2. Lori said that she was able to get the Dexcom glucose monitoring system approved by Medicare. However, her husband had to file a grievance on her behalf with Medicare. Lori asked if anyone had the contact information for Dr. Denise Robinson who spoke at our June meeting about the Dexcom system. This prompted a discussion where Jocelyn talked about the Dexcom system and the interaction with the insulin pumps. Jocelyn told us that she had an excellent trainer name Michelle. Michelle works for Minimed Medtronic Company and is a Diabetic educator. Some of the members wanted to know if it was possible for Michelle to attend one of our meetings. Jocelyn said that she would talk to Michelle about coming on our call. Jocelyn agreed to ask Michelle if this was possible. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Angela is working on getting someone to come to our state convention to talk about the Dexcom system. However, she is getting a run around from these companies. One of the members suggested that perhaps someone could bring their Dexcom system to the convention for others to look at. Harvey’s wife Linda said that Harvey needs more training on his system. Joselyn said that she would forward his information to Michelle to see if she could help. Jocelyn said that she would email the information to Ed regarding the CGM system which could be forwarded to the Diabetic Committee. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>3. We talked about the state convention in November. Several members said that they were planning to attend. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>4. For the benefit of members who may not be aware of the state and national listserv. Angela and I gave the procedure for subscribing to the listservs. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>5. Cynthia said that she was taking several medications along with her insulin. As a result, she was experience low blood sugars. Jocelyn suggested that she contact her doctor and inquire as to whether she may qualify for a Dexcom monitoring system. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>6. Harvey motioned to adjourned the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P. M. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>Minutes prepared by:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'>Ed Godfrey Chairman Diabetic Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'> *******<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>Agenda <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>Thursday October 3, 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>7:00 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>The call in number is 605 468 8005 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>The code is 460994. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>1. Call to order. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>2. Roll call. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>3. Review September 5, 2019 Minutes <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>4. Update on the CGM Glucose monitoring system with Jocelyn along with diabetic educator if available. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>5. Review of requirements for being a member of this committee <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>6. State convention update in November <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>7. Around the Phone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>5. Adjourn <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>Agenda submitted by Ed Godfrey, Chairman Diabetic Committee <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>