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Ongoing Support Groups
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The Diabetes Society conducts or co-sponsors a number of free monthly support groups. If you would like to share experiences, problems, or just talk to others who have diabetes, drop in at one of the following meetings. *All Support Groups are held at the Diabetes Society office unless otherwise noted.
For more information, please contact Oralia (408) 287-3785 ext 142 or Oralia@diabetessociety.org
Parents who have children with diabetes are encouraged to attend this group. This group focuses on problems specific to dealing with diabetes and children from infants through their teen years.
- Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
- Location: Diabetes Society, 1165 Lincoln Ave. Ste 300, San Jose, CA. 95125
- Dates: Meets the second Tuesday of each month. January 8 February 12 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 July 8 August 12 September 9 October 14 November 11 December 9
- Group Leader: For information call Terry at 408-293-4899 or Dorothy at 408-531-9010.
This is a support group for people currently using an insulin infusion pump for the treatment of diabetes. Its meetings will focus on the questions and problems that arise while using a pump. This group has no set agenda and is open for the discussion and sharing of experiences.
- Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
- Location: Diabetes Society, 1165 Lincoln Ave. Ste 300, San Jose, CA. 95125
- Dates: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month. January 15 February 19 March 18 April 15 May 20 June 17 July 15 August 19 September 16 October 21 November 18 December 16
- Group Leader: Bob Goodman, Alice Orth, RN, CDE
Sue Ann Kelly, RN, CDE.
For more information contact Bob Goodman at baypumpers@yahoo.com
This is a support group for women ages 25+ who have Type 1 diabetes. These meetings focus on the concerns of young women such as pregnancy, marriage, emotional peaks and valleys, etc. The group is run as an open forum, allowing it to be dynamic and interactive. Participants are encouraged to share from their own experiences.
- Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
- Location: Diabetes Society, 1165 Lincoln Ave. Ste 300, San Jose, CA. 95125
- Dates: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. January 9 February 13 March 12 April 9 May 14 June 11 July 9 August 13 September 10 October 8 November 12 December 10
- Group Leader: For meeting locations call Jean 408-998-8850 x3010 (w) or 408-378-9494(h) jean@sccma.org
This group is for teens and young adults with diabetes (ages 13 and up, and friends, family members or your boyfriend/girlfriend are welcomed) to keep in touch with friends and talk to others about shared experiences. This is less of a formal “support group,” and more of a casual environment where we gather to have fun, meet others with diabetes and talk and learn from each other.
- Dates/Time/Locations: To be announced. Meetings are at offsite locations (for example, a pizza place for dinner, or bowling) every other month.
Contact Kat Winant Carpenter at the Diabetes Society at 1-800-989-1165 ext 123, or Kat@diabetessociety.org for more information and details on our next scheduled meeting.
The Spanish support groups are offered at Community Health Partnership. For more information on dates and times please call Pamela Gudino at (408) 289-9260 x 204 or Oralia Espinoza at (408) 287-3785 x 142 or email Oralia@diabetessociety.org.
Diabetes Update and Adult Support Group
This support group is designed for people with diabetes to help keep them up-to-date in the care of their diabetes. A different topic is covered each month. This group also focuses on discussing concerns and problems the group attendees are experiencing, such as fear, denial, complications, etc. People who attend this group are also encouraged to bring their partners. They will be able to meet other people with diabetes and share concerns they may have.
- Time: 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M
- Location: O'Connor Hospital, Cafeteria Room A and B
2101 Forest Ave.
San Jose, CA. 95128 - Dates: Meetings are held the 1st Saturday of the month.
Topics to be determined. January 5 February 2 March 1 April 5 May 3 June 7 July 5 August 2 September 6 October 4 November 1 December 6. - Group Leader: To be announced.