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Support Group

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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
    • (Kennestone only) Free foot check clinic 
  • September: Depression and diabetes
  • October: Diabetes complications
  • November: Holiday recipes and planning
  • Support Group does not meet in December.


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