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Support Groups

American Diabetes Association Online Community

The American Diabetes Association has created an online community for everyone affected by diabetes. Join the discussion, and find support now!

Adult Support Group

Every first Thursday of the Month from 1:00pm – 2:15pm.
Group sessions are held at American Diabetes Association unless otherwise specified.
Room 605

The Adult Support Group was created to insure that people with diabetes are kept up to date with the best education and information, the Association provides monthly Adult Support Group workshops. These programs are designed to bring information and skills directly to the patient in their own “community” to assist them with daily management of their diabetes and/or to prevent diabetes. We welcome anyone and everyone to attend—bring a family and/or a friend.

For more information, view the Adult Support Group Flyer or contact Aritta Lane with any questions or concerns at 947-5979 or via email at alane@diabetes.org.

Family Support

Learning to live with diabetes doesn’t happen overnight – and parents don’t have to do it alone.

The American Diabetes Association is here for your family when you need us most — every day.

Family Link connects you to with other families of kids with diabetes.
Planet D is a site your child may explore more about diabetes, discover new things, and connect with new friends.
MyFoodAdvisor is a new online resource providing you with new recipes, cooking tips, and a meal plan each month. Register for free today!
Safe at School is a informational site for safety and fairness for children with diabetes.
College and Diabetes is a self advocacy guide for students going to college with diabetes.

Programs

Living with Type 2 Diabetes

“You have diabetes” is a statement that 1.9 million Americans will be stunned by this year alone. In Hawaii 113,000 people have diabetes; of which 28,000 remain undiagnosed. 20,000 Native Hawaiians have diabetes in the State of Hawaii. The Association is committed to providing the necessary information, tools, and other resources to all affected by diabetes to raise awareness and improve outcomes of those affected by diabetes or prediabetes.

The purpose of the Living With Type 2 Diabetes program is to provide diabetes educational materials, tools, support services, and other resources to those affected by diabetes so they can make healthier lifestyle choices, and experience reduced onset of diabetes and its complications.

For more information, contact LJ Duenas with any questions or concerns at 947-5979 or via email at lduenas@diabetes.org.