Diabetes Uk Local Groups
Adjusting to the knowledge that you or a member of your family has diabetes takes time and it is often helpful to meet other people who live with diabetes and have been through a similar situation. They can offer understanding, help and support at an important time. A good way of finding this help is to join a local support group - one of our Diabetes UKsupporter groups. View the full listing of groups in Northern Ireland , or use our postcode finder for contact details of a group in your area. The supporter groups in Northern Ireland are all run voluntarily by people living with diabetes. Supporter groups can offer you local information and support, and the chance to meet other people who live with diabetes. The groups can also offer you the opportunity to get involved in a range of activities from fundraising for diabetes research to influencing healthcare locally. All groups welcome new members - if you'd like more information about any of the groups please email [email protected] . We also have family support groups, which cater for children with diabetes and their parents. If there isn't a local group in your area, the Local Groups team can provide you with help and resources to set one up - please send an email, including your full postcode, to [email protected] . Local Groups Support and Development Volunteer We are looking for friendly, dynamic strategic thinker to work with a cluster of local support groups across Northern Ireland, to help them plan for their future and support more people living with diabetes. As a Local Groups Support Volunteer, you will work closely with the Northern Ireland Volunteer Development Team to create and develop long-term sustainability plans. We are looking for people who are able to volunteer locally a Continue reading >>
Type 1 Diabetes Resources And Support
Find support you need when you need it most Whether you're interested in joining a vibrant online T1D community, in need of advice from someone who’s been there or looking for educational tools to help you or your loved one manage the disease—JDRF is here to help. Whatever your question and wherever you are, JDRF’s online T1D resource community connects you with others—online or in your area—who’ve been where you are. Support and information near you JDRF chapters offer a variety of events to inform, support and connect you with the T1D community. Along with several generous partners, we provide information to help you understand and better manage the daily burden of T1D to stay as strong and healthy as possible. When your child receives a diagnosis of T1D, it can feel overwhelming. As you adjust to life with T1D, you’ll find helpful information and support in the JDRF Bag of Hope®. The JDRF T1D Care Kit is a free resource providing information and tools to educate, support and inspire adults newly diagnosed with T1D. Toolkits for all ages and stages Our free T1D toolkits for parents, adults and educators are comprehensive guides that arm you with the knowledge, resources and confidence you and your family need to navigate life with T1D. Continue reading >>
Finding The Right Diabetes Support Groups
Sometimes a person with diabetes can feel very alone and “different.” Support groups are important and helpful to people with diabetes, because they provide a venue to meet others who share similar medical and psychosocial concerns, according to Marilyn Ritholz, Ph.D., Licensed Staff Psychologist, at Joslin Diabetes Center. By meeting with others who have diabetes, you can feel that the members of the group can understand your experience firsthand. By sharing their experiences, group members can feel part of a community and gain a greater sense of value and power from this feeling of belonging. Diabetes Support Groups at Joslin Joslin offers different types of diabetes support groups. Some of these groups include: Women’s Diabetes Support Group- “We have found that women of different ages are facing specific issues. Therefore, the group provides a venue for discussion of particular concerns for women with diabetes,” Ritholz says. For example, Joslin is now running a women’s group for ages 21-35 years old that have type 1 diabetes and are facing concerns regarding diabetes management, acceptance of diabetes, relationships, and consideration of pregnancy. Couples Support Group- These groups only meet once and have couples share concerns and discuss what it’s like to live with diabetes in a relationship. “Both the person with diabetes and the significant other get support and understanding of diabetes from different perspectives.” Joslin offers other diabetes support groups, such as coping with diabetes, men’s age-based support groups, young and middle-aged women’s diabetes support group, and a Latino support group. There are also support groups available for children with diabetes and their parents. Each program includes supervised group activities f Continue reading >>
Chicago/northern Suburbs Support Groups
Type 1 Diabetes Lounge offers monthly supportive and educational programs provided by medical and technical professionals with topics such as research updates, cutting-edge technologies, management techniques and lifestyle issues. Members find supportive peer connections in which to exchange information, feelings, ideas and creative problem solving. We offer educational conferences with renowned researchers sponsored by JDRF and the University of Chicago along with product expos where all the diabetes medical companies come to exhibit the latest in technology. Type 1 Diabetes Lounge, Inc. was founded as a personal endeavor in 1997 and is a federally registered 501c3. Type 1 Diabetes Lounge provides T1D support services throughout the entire Chicagoland area. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of most months at the Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091. Check our website for meeting dates and details or call Merle Gleeson 847-338-2634. Group for Adults with Type 1 in Chicago, IL: We are community of young adults with type 1 diabetes who meet on the first Wednesday of the month to relax and spend time with people who share a common experience. You will be sure to hear tales of pump tubing caught in odd places and disasters with carb counting. For more information, contact Abbey Studer at [email protected] or visit . This group for parents of children with type 1 diabetes is just being formed. The group will meet on the 4th Tuesday evening of every other month on the North side of Chicago. If interested, email Carrie Carlson for more information on her support/connection group. This group is comprised of families from the northern suburbs (Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, and Glencoe communities) and typically meets every other mont Continue reading >>
Women With Type 1 Diabetes Support Group
A member of the Greater Hudson Valley Health System The mission of the support group is to offer support, encouragement and information to meet the special needs of women with Type 1 Diabetes. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.We meet atOrange Regional Medical Center's Community Hlth Education Center at 110 Crystal Run Rd, Middletown NY 10940. Women with Type 1 Diabetes Support Group Meeting Schedule Class/Event Refund Policy: Should you need to cancel your class registration, please call us at 888-321-ORMC (888-321-6762) as soon as possible. Inclement Weather Policy: The hospital reserves the right to waive part or all course fees if inclement weather patterns result in the cancellation of the course. The level of refund given to enrollees, if any, will be determined by the number of class hours attended by each enrollee. Couples/Family Enrollment Policy: Certain courses are designed for couples or multiple family members to attend. The fee charged for these courses applies to both persons as a unit (unless otherwise expressed in the event description), and both persons are required to attend. Discount and refund policies apply to both persons as a unit. Should you have any questions about your stay at Orange Regional Medical Center or about planning to visit a family or friend who is a patient, do not hesitate tocontact us at 845-333-1000. Continue reading >>
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Oregon Support & Resources
Uninsured and/or low income? These resources can help! We understand that it's tough out there for people with diabetes. Jobs are hard to come by and sometimes insurance coverage can be iffy. Please visit our Health Insurance and Prescription Assistance pages for great information and resources or contact us at 503-736-2770. Oregon Rx Card is a FREE statewide discount prescription assistance program allowing residents to download a FREE card, search drug pricing and locate participating pharmacies by visiting www.OregonRxCard.com . Please note: The following support groups are being provided as a resource only. This information is in no way intended to be exclusive or an endorsement by the American Diabetes Association, serving Oregon, SW Washington and S. Idaho. The American Diabetes Association has not participated in organizing or planning and is therefore not responsible for this event, and does not assume any responsibility for this event. Columbia Memorial Hospital Diabetes Self-Managment Education Contact: Melissa Morris, RD, LD,CDE at 503-338-4012 3rd Friday of every other month 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Contact: Willa Reich 541-687-9703 or [email protected] 2nd Wednesday of every month 11:30 a.m. Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center Board Room (in hospital) Contact: Jan Fucillo at [email protected] or Jody Babson at [email protected] Every month (except December) 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contact: Doris Pezzotti, RD, CDE at 503-681-1493 2nd Wednesday every month 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact: Janet Meirelles, BSN, RN, CDE at 503-684-0146 Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital - Wilcox ACR 102 (Subject to change. Call to confirm.) 2nd Monday of every month 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. No Meetings in December and January. Support group will resume in February 2017. Contact: Alison Foren, 360-574-3831 Continue reading >>
Diabetes Support Groups In Dallas
Meetings & Social Activities for People with Diabetes At the Methodist Dallas Medical Center diabetes support group, we schedule fun outings, such as grocery store trips and dinners, to help people apply the lessons taught in classes. This group also brings in speakers on topics such as nutrition, foot care, and exercise. Throughout the year, the Methodist Diabetes Self-Management Support Group supports special events such as the annual American Diabetes Association Walk and hosts a Diabetes Technology Fair. Methodist Generations Diabetes Support Group Throughout the year Methodist Generations, senior services, at Methodist Dallas Medical Center hosts support groups and educational events with guest speakers including dieticians and physicians. Diabetes education is also offered through the Methodist Dallas Golden Cross Academic Clinic . Texas law prohibits hospitals from practicing medicine. The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Health System, Methodist Health System, or any of its affiliated hospitals. Continue reading >>
The Importance Of Diabetes Support Groups
The Importance of Diabetes Support Groups The Importance of Diabetes Support Groups Post Date: September 2017 | Category: Diabetes Diabetes support groups can be a crucial tool in managing your diabetes. Peer support can be the missing link in helping people with diabetes address the psychosocial and emotional health aspects of their condition. Diabetes support groups, both online and off, have made my personal experience with type 1 diabetes more positive. You, too, can benefit from those connections. Whether it's exercise, diet, or emotional health hurdles, peers who understand what you're going through are a powerful resource for living well. But what exactly does peer-to-peer support provide, and how is it different from what I get from my doctor? Have you ever spied someone checking their blood sugar before eating lunch? Have you heard someone ask, "Is this soda definitely diet?" before they're willing to take a small sip to confirm? There is something intensely powerful about having one of those "me, too!" moments. They confirm that you aren't alone in your journey. When you see other people doing what you do and dealing with what you deal with, it can be so comforting. With that "me, too" moment comes emotional support. There's a lot of focus on numbers, like A1C, weight, and blood sugars, but there's more to diabetes than just the basic data. Living with a chronic illness comes with some emotional weight, which at times may be hard to carry all on your own. Reaching out to others who know what you're going through can make talking about your experience with diabetes easier. Your frame of mind needs to be in tip-top shape in order to manage your health, so don't be shy about asking for help when it comes to lifting the mental load. You will be better for it! Wit Continue reading >>
Where To Find More Diabetes Resources
XIAFLEX® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with Dupuytren's contracture when a "cord" can be felt. It is not known if XIAFLEX® is safe and effective in children under the age of 18. Do not receive XIAFLEX® if you have had an allergic reaction to collagenase clostridium histolyticum or any of the ingredients in XIAFLEX®, or to any other collagenase product. See the end of the Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in XIAFLEX®. Tendon rupture or ligament damage. Receiving an injection of XIAFLEX® may cause damage to a tendon or ligament in your hand and cause it to break or weaken. This could require surgery to fix the damaged tendon or ligament. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have trouble bending your injected finger (towards the wrist) after the swelling goes down or you have problems using your treated hand after your follow-up visit Nerve injury or other serious injury of the hand. Call your healthcare provider right away if you get numbness, tingling, increased pain, or tears in the skin (laceration) in your treated finger or hand after your injection or after your follow-up visit Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis. Severe allergic reactions can happen in people who receive XIAFLEX® because it contains foreign proteins. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms of an allergic reaction after an injection of XIAFLEX®: Increased chance of bleeding. Bleeding or bruising at the injection site can happen in people who receive XIAFLEX®. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have a problem with your blood clotting. XIAFLEX® may not be right for you. Before receiving XIAFLEX®, tell your healthcare provider if you have had an allergic reaction to a previous XIAFLEX® inject Continue reading >>
Diabetes Support Groups
Whether you have diabetes or care for someone who does, its important to have support from family, friends and community members. Thats why Parkview Health offers free diabetes support groups. Our support groups are intended to complement and enhance your professional healthcare by offering the encouragement needed to manage your diabetes, as well as stay healthy and active every day: Assistance in daily management. Led by specially trained diabetes educators, a support group can help you learn how healthy eating habits and regular physical activity can help you manage diabetes. You can also learn how others manage the disease, as well as share your own strategies. Together, you can help each other identify key local resources, including where to buy healthy foods and good locations for exercise. Social and emotional support. Diabetes educators and group members can listen empathetically and encourage you when you need it. You can help each other cope with social or emotional barriers and keep each other motivated to reach your individual health goals. Guidance in seeking clinical care when appropriate. Diabetes educators are available to help you know when its important to seek medical assistance for any condition related to diabetes. Contact the support group located at the Parkview hospital nearest you for additional information: 2018 Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, Indiana Continue reading >>
Diabetes Support
We provide healthcare, education and support services for those at-risk for diabetes and living with diabetes and their families. Any individual diagnosed with diabetes is automatically eligible to be a part of North Country HealthCare’s diabetes collaborative and diabetes care program. What is Diabetes? Diabetes occurs when a person has too much glucose (or sugar) in their bloodstream and not enough insulin to bring the amount of sugar down to a healthy level for their body. There are four types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes occurs in childhood and happens when the body does not produce insulin. Type 2 or adult-onset diabetes usually occurs in adults and occurs when insulin production slows and/or the body is not able to use the insulin it produced. Prediabetes is diagnosed when sugar levels are higher than normal, but not as high as in diabetes. Gestational diabetes happens during pregnancy when a woman’s body is unable to produce enough insulin or becomes insulin resistant, which results in high blood sugar. Gestational diabetes can be dangerous for the mother and the infant, both during pregnancy and after birth. Education & Group Classes Diabetes education and self-management empowers a person to take control of their diabetes care and needs. We provide education, group classes, support groups and curriculum to give patients the tools they need to achieve health and wellness while managing diabetes. Diabetes in Pregnancy Class The Diabetes in Pregnancy class offers education to prevent, manage, and reduce complications of diabetes, as well as how to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Classes include a prenatal check with a family nurse practitioner and information about your health, your baby’s health, physical activity, healthy diet habits and much more. Your prov Continue reading >>
Support Group
Type 1 Diabetes Support Group – Meets the second Saturday of each month @ 10:00 a.m. in the Resource Center located in the Diabetes Education Center. Blaine Hellman is the Type 1 Group Leader – CALL TO REGISTER, (402) 399-0777 ext. 230 Type 2 Diabetes Support Group – Temporarily suspended at this time. Please check back soon for more information or contact our Education Center at (402) 399-0777 Ext. 230. If you are interested in leading our Type 2 support group please give us a call at (402) 399-0777 ext. 230. Continue reading >>
I Have Pre-diabetes (impaired Glucose Tolerance) And Found Answers To My Diabetes Questions From These Diabetes Support Groups | The Health Guide
It isnt hard today to find diabetes support groups thanks to the Internet. A simple Google search will bring up a plethora of diabetes support forums aimed for people with the disease, family members who want more answers, or those like myself who are faced with the prospect of managing diabetes if conditions dont improve. I learned the following are risk factors for pre-diabetes: Having high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, or increased triglycerides Giving birth to a baby weighing more than 10 pounds (as a guy, this most definitely wasnt a risk factor for me) I was also watching out for the following symptoms of pre-diabetes: Start Here: The American Diabetes Association When I was looking for answers, I turned to the first place my mom went to when she was diagnosed with diabetes in 2006: The American Diabetes Association (ADA). Founded in 1940, the ADA is based in the United States and funds research as well as treatment for those who have diabetes. The ADA also delivers services in communities across the country, provides reliable information about the disease, and helps protect the rights of those who have been denied employment because of their diabetes. While the ADA is a huge, nationwide organization, they provide very localized support efforts and have offices in a multitude of communities, including my own city. Chances are, there is a chapter of the ADA in or near your city, too. All you need to is type your zip code into the ADAs local office search engine to find the branch location nearest you. No matter what, definitely check out the ADA for information and answers to all your diabetes-related questions. However, I didnt stop there when I was looking for help. I also suggest you check out the following support groups: Diabetes Prevention Support Ce Continue reading >>
For Patients: Support Groups | Houston Methodist
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Lohmann: Local Couple Going National With Diabetes Support Group
Lohmann: Local couple going national with diabetes support group Alana and Rhodes Ritenour are relaunching their diabetes support group online in an attempt to reach more people. The first time Alana Malick took Rhodes Ritenour home to meet her parents, they couldnt help but wonder why in the world Ritenour kept fiddling with the pager strapped to his side during lunch. As her parents speculated on what sort of business her new friend might be running that required his attention while they ate and as Malick was thinking, less than graciously, Well, this is a great first impression Ritenour noticed all eyes upon him. The young man who had gotten to know Malick as they were both law students studying for the bar examination explained he had diabetes and had to give himself insulin to help his body regulate the food he was eating. Ritenour was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child. The sometimes minute-by-minute management of the disease became second nature to him long ago, but for others not familiar with diabetes, it can be an eye-opening experience. That was 2005. In the ensuing 11 years, Malick and Ritenour have married, had two children and commenced careers as attorneys. Now, with Alana Ritenour well-acquainted with helping her husband manage his diabetes We live it every day, she says they are teaming up to launch a national, online diabetes support group. The site, TheDiabetesSupportGroup.org , is free and features a series of short videos of the Ritenours addressing various issues related to managing diabetes, as well as links to other resources for those with diabetes and those who support them. Eventually, the site will include episodes of their new half-hour program, Life, Love & Diabetes, on CBS 6s digital substations. The first episode will air on CBS 6 Continue reading >>
