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National Online Support Groups

Living With Type 2 Diabetes
Have you been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Enroll in the Living With Type 2 Diabetes Program today.

American Diabetes Association Online Community
The American Diabetes Association has created an online community for everyone affected by diabetes. Want to talk to other people with diabetes online? Join the discussion at http://community.diabetes.org

Local Support Groups

George Washinton University
Diabetes Education Classes
Location: 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037
More Information: Contact Mary Ellen Wolf, RN, CDE at 202-741-3333.

Sibley Memorial Hospital
Location: 5255 Loughboro Rd., Washington, DC 20016
More Information: 202-537-4145

Howard University
Location: 2041 Georgia Avenue, Washington, DC 20060
More Information: 202-865-1824

Providence Hospital
Location: 1150 Varnum Street, Washington, DC 20017
More Information: 202-269-7650

MEDSTAR Diabetes Institute & Outpatient Program
Location: Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street, EB 4130, Washington, DC 20010
More Information: 202-877-7772

Anne Arundel Medical Center
Join for a group meeting for parents of children diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes.
Location: 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD
When: 2nd Tuesday of each month (Will not meet in June, July and August). During the winter months, they will follow Anne Arundel County’s snow closure policies.
More Information: Contact Ruthellen Sheldon at 410-729-5595 or ruthellen_Sheldon@comcast.net.

Suburban Hospital
Currently a pump support group, but may start a group for children in the near future. Also offers a two-day diabetes educational program that is multidisciplinary and is covered by insurance.
More Information: Contact Beverly Press, Psychologist, Director of Outpatient Services at 301-896-2106.

Clinton – Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Educational Programs, Support Groups & additional Outpatient Services.
More Information: 301-877-5560

Frederick Memorial Hospital (FMH) Wellness Center located in the Francis Scott Key Mall
Support group for parents of children with type 1, and others with a connection to type 1 are welcome.
When: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday each month.
More Information: fredericktype1@gmail.com

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Teens with Diabetes and Parents Night
Monthly meetings for teens with diabetes and their parents. Come meet and socialize with other teens and their families and learn a thing or two about how to handle diabetes! Meetings are lead by staff from Shady Grove that includes a Child Life Specialist, Certified Diabetes Nurse Educators, and a Nutritionist as well as an independent licensed Social Worker, and a teen facilitator. Future plans include guest speakers on various related topics and “field trips” to fun places! The meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month in the Hospital’s Sycamore conference room located in the main lobby.

More Information: www.adventisthealthcare.com or 240-826-7228.

Living with Diabetes – Support Group Meetings
Location: Holy Cross Hospital, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD-Education Center of First Floor
More Information: Contact Linda Henderson at 301-754-7448 or hendel@holycrosshealth.org.

Battlefield High School
A support group in Prince William County sponsored by the PWC Public Schools.
Location: 1500 Graduation Drive, Haymarket, VA
More Information: Contact Tammy Comer at comert@starpower.net or 703-670-4800 (w) / 703- 583-8739 (h)

Inova Fair Oaks Diabetes Center
Patient led support group, educational speakers.
Location: 3700 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, Va
When: 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
More Information: 703-391-3746

To have your support group or educational program considered for posting on this website, please contact Lindsey Woodward at lwoodward@diabetes.org.