Support Groups
Our adult 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
