Support
Free peer support groups are held on a regular basis for patients with
type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, to provide them with the opportunity
to share their challenges and successes with others like themselves in
a comfortable setting.
Type 2 Diabetes Support Group - 3rd Thursday of every month: 3-4 p.m.
Did you know stress and anxiety can impact how you manage your diabetes?
The Allen Diabetes Center offers a peer support group so you don’t
have to face diabetes alone. This support group will connect you to others
who understand what you are going through and give you the opportunity
to share your triumphs and challenges. If you need support from a certified
diabetes educator, please call to schedule a class or appointment with
one of our certified diabetes educators.
Please note, this is not a diabetes education class, this is a support
group for those affected by type 2 diabetes. If you are interested in
diabetes educations classes please call 949-764-8065.
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T1D Emerging Adult Support Group - Quarterly Thursdays: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Managing the day to day demands of diabetes while also juggling the complexities
surrounding young adulthood can be quite stressful. Participate in our
T1D Emerging Adult group to meet others who are going through similar
experiences, receive emotional support and learn ways to manage your diabetes
more effectively. These peer groups will tackle a variety of important
topics like stress management, enhancing relationships through better
communication, mindfulness, and how to set attainable health and well-being
goals. Come meet new people, share experiences, realistic tips and new
tools to assist you in living a balanced life.
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In partnership with the PADRE Foundation, the Allen Diabetes Center will
offer the following events. All sessions are facilitated by a clinical
social worker and will be held from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Youth leaders
will be available to tend to children who do not want to participate in
the discussion. Dinner will be provided. To RSVP, call the PADRE Foundation
at 714-509-8330 or email [email protected]
BACK TO SCHOOL BASICS – AUGUST 16
Transitioning from a pediatric to an adult health care provider can be
overwhelming. Come join us for a discussion on transition of care through
panels led by health care professionals, parents and individuals with
T1D. A certified diabetes advocate will discuss accommodations and how
to advocate for children with T1D while at school.
IT STARTS WITH ME – NOVEMBER 15
*Two tracks: (1) Parents (2) Youth / Young Adult The last session in the
series will aid parents & caretakers in empowering their children
to emphasize their strengths outside of living with T1D and support them
with issues such as bullying. The youth group will discuss self-empowerment,
how to not feel defined by their diagnosis, and how to deal when issues
with peers arise.