Resurrection Health Care Diabetes Support Groups - Diabetes Support Groups

Resurrection Health Care Diabetes Support Groups

Diabetes Support Group
Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center
5645 West Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60634

Diabetes Support Group is primarily for middle-aged and senior persons with Type 2 diabetes. This interactive support group, facilitated by a certified diabetes educator, provides participants with information about how to more effectively control blood glucose levels. Participants are encouraged to share their feelings and coping strategies. Free sessions are held the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Community Education Classroom on the second floor of the hospital. No registration is required. For more information, call the diabetes educator´s office at 773-794-8329.

Diabetes Support Group - Open Discussion
Saint Francis Hospital
355 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
Location: Wolf Auditorium
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Ample, free parking available. For more information, call 847-316-7337.
UPCOMING TOPICS:
October 29, 2008: "Take Good Care of Your Heart" 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
November 12, 2008: "Healthy Holiday Eating" 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Diabetes Support Group
Saint Joseph Hospital
2900 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60657
This support group is designed for individuals with diabetes and their caregivers. Facilitated by a social worker and diabetes educator, the group serves as a safe place for emotional support and group discussion. Free.
Call 773-665-6700 for more information regarding fees or to learn about the Diabetes Education program.

Diabetes Support Group
Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
2233 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
Participants have the opportunity to share their experiences with others who have diabetes as well as provide caregivers with information about their management program. Free.
Third Thursday of the month from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
For more information, call 312-770-2193.

Diabetes Education: Individual and Group Sessions
West Suburban Medical Center
3 Erie Court
Oak Park, IL 60302
If you are newly diagnosed with diabetes, our center for education can teach you the skills you will need to make better food choices, plan enjoyable exercise, monitor your blood glucose levels, understand the medications you are taking, and prevent complications. If you have had diabetes for some time, come to us to become a better diabetes self manager. We see patients individually Monday through Friday and teach group classes on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Insulin instruction will be given with a written order from the physician stating the type and dosage of insulin.
Call 708 763-2256 or 708 763-1368 to make an appointment.