Diabetes Support Group

Are you between the ages of 18-100? Would you like to meet other people who have diabetes? Through group discussion and lectures from specialists, you can share your experiences, gain support and understanding, and improve your diabetes self-care. Scott & White's group program can help you explore the issues that are important to you and help you begin to make life changes. Themes often discussed include:

• Setting realistic goals
• Coping with your body frame, food and exercise
• Decreasing anxiety about complications
• Reducing fears of low blood glucose
• Staying on track during times of stress

Who is Welcome

This support network for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes provides a time and a place for people with diabetes and their loved ones to give and receive support in dealing with a condition that can be demanding and challenging. Guest speakers featured at some meetings.

Where and When

Diabetes Education Center classroom on the last Monday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. except on holidays.

Contact Information

Call one of the center's certified diabetes educators:

• Barbara Buckles, R.N., CDE 254-215-0369
• Lynn McLellan, R.D., CDE 254-215-0310

No physician order or registration is required. There is no fee for this service. Please call to confirm attendance.