University of Chicago Hospitals & Kovler Diabetes Center & Support Groups
University of Chicago Hospitals & Kovler Diabetes Center & Support Groups
The University of Chicago
Kovler Diabetes Center
5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC1027
Chicago, IL 60637
773-702-2371 or 800-989-6740
Support Groups
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
