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.
Join our Type 2 Diabetes support group and meet other people who understand
what you are going through. The group focus is to share experiences, tips
and create new networks to expand your support system. Learn new tools
from the group facilitator to help you manage stress and further assist
you in reaching your health and well-being goals. Come experience encouragement,
understanding, and the opportunity to empower not only yourself, but others as well.
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A diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes can add extra worry and stress to your
pregnancy. Many mothers find themselves with mixed emotions and questions
on how to deal with GDM.
Come find emotional support and useful advice with other mothers who are
going through the same thing you are. Share experiences, find ways to
relieve everyday stress and learn to navigate the journey of GDM.
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T1D Young Adult Support Group - Quarterly Thursdays: 6-7 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 Young 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:
Approaching Someone You Care About: Body Image and Eating Disorders - August 31
* Two tracks: (1) Parents (2) Children / Young Adult
How do you approach someone about eating habits or body image? We will
discuss binging, stress eating, relationships with food and other emotions
that go hand in hand with eating disorders in a caring and positive environment.
An expert will be available to address the problem through different approaches
and provide resources for more severe issues.
We Have What It Takes - November 30
As we wrap up the year, we will make sense of how to use the family and
support system’s strengths to navigate a child’s diagnosis.
We will discuss effective communication tools and identify ways to continue
to be supportive of one another. When “i” is replaced by “we”,
even illness becomes wellness. We all have what it takes to get through this.
RSVP by calling the PADRE Foundation office at 714-509-8330 or email
[email protected].
* Indicates that youth leaders will be available to tend to children who
do want not to participate in the discussion.