Support Groups

Support groups give people with diabetes a forum for sharing ideas, concerns and feelings about living with this chronic disease. Support groups also can be a source of inspiration as people find commonalities with others who face the same challenges.

The University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center currently offers the following support groups:

Taking Control

• Support group for young adults age 21-35 living with type 1 diabetes.
• Offered quarterly throughout the year.

Living With Diabetes

• Support group for adults age 35 and older living with type 1 diabetes.
• Offered every other month.

Coping With Diabetes

• Support group for individuals living with type 2 diabetes.
• Offered quarterly throughout the year.

Coming Soon! Support groups for teens, families and caregivers.
 

Fast Facts about diabetes classes:

• All group classes last approximately 90 minutes.
• Support groups are open only to patients of the University of Chicago Medical Center and their family members and/or significant others.
• All support groups are held at the University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center.
• Please register at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting. To register, call 773-702-2371 or e-mail us at diabetes@uchospitals.edu