Join others to share information, keep up-to-date on new products and talk with diabetes experts in a relaxed supportive environment.
Diabetes support groups meet monthly (January through November) at Kennestone, Cobb and Douglas. These groups offer an opportunity to meet with others affected by diabetes, discuss topics of interest and review the challenges and successes of the partipants.
Members choose the monthly themes, topics and speakers at an annual meeting. Social interaction promotes active involvement of the members.
Group attendance is free, and prior registration is not required. For more information, call (770) 793-7818.
Kennestone | Cobb | Douglas |
531 Roselane Street
Suite 100 | 1791 Mulkey Road
Lower Level | Douglas Hospital
Sweetwater Room |
6:30 pm--8:00 pm
Second Tuesday | 6:30 pm--8:00 pm
Third Tuesday | 1:00--2:30 pm
Third Wednesday |
Monthly January through November.
Free Parking
Free to the public
Diabetes Support Group Topics 2009
January: How to enjoy vegetables; a cooking demonstration
February: (Cobb/Douglas) Footwear and diabetes
(Kennestone only) Foot care and diabetes; free foot check clinic
March: Understanding your test results
April: Herbals and food additives
May: Exercise and weight loss
June: Summer picnic choices
July: Eye care.
August: Sick days: their management
September: Depression and diabetes
October: Diabetes complications
November: Holiday recipes and planning