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<DIV>Received from Ed Godfrey, Chair of the Diabetes Committee.</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>Subject:</B> Notes from the February 6
diabetic conference call and Agenda for the March 5
meeting</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Greetings to All!</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE:
11pt"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">I would first like to apologize to the committee for
the
notes that I have written.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I
didn’t
think I was going to attend the call but I was able to join at the last
minute.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Co-chair Angela Parone
wrote the notes. However, her computer is not working and therefore, we were
not
able to get all of the minutes out to you.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun:
yes">
</SPAN>I would also like to thank Angela for running the meetting. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>below Here are the Notes that I
remember
from the February 6, 2020 <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>NJ
diabetic committee conference call and the agenda for the Thursday, March5
conference call.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Call:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>605
468 8005</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </FONT></SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">code:460994 pound</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE:
11pt"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Called to order by Committee co-chairman Angela
Parone
</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Approximately ten members were on the call including
Committee Chair Ed Godfrey, Committee co-chair Angela Parone, and State Vice
President Linda Melendez.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The following issues were discussed:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">1.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Linda
Melendez talked to the committee about the courtacy rules of a conference
call
that will be used in conducting conference calls. </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">2.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We
had a
guest speaker <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Kevin Mccaughan
who
is the local representative for the Dexcom 6 Glucose monitoring system.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He spoke about the criteria for
getting
this system from medicare and how it works.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He told the members that the data
results can be uploaded via the app to your doctors.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>H also told us about the difference
between the dexcom system and similar glucose monitoring systems.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">He answered various questions that members had about
the
system.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">3.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Other
members asked questions about issues such as talking glucose meters,
neutrition,
and the incelent pump Jocelyn Santiago provided answers to members questions
as
well as recommendations for there concerns.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Agenda for the March 5 2020 conference
call</FONT></P>
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style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE:
11pt"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">1.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Call
to
order.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">2.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Roll
call.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">3.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Review
of minutes </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">4.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>As
spring is just around the corner, we will share with each other tips on how
we
manage our diabetes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Some
issues
may include neutrition, glucose meters, and other issues that members may
want
to discuss.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">5.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Angela
Parone is in the process of obtaining updated email addresses and phone
numbers
for our members. For those on the call who have not gbiven her your
information
please do so.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In addition, if
you
have not paid your 2020 dues to your chapter or division, please do
so.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">6. around the Phones</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">7.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Adjourn</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Notes and Agenda submitted by Ed Godfrey </FONT></P>
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