Support Groups / Meetings

[Hibby65]

Hi all

Anyone been to a local diabetic support group meeting?

I have wondered about going to one of these meeting - although I find these forums and chat rooms and forums great - I have also thought about going with my friend who is also type 2 - to a local meeting to listen and talk face to face - if we can find one.

Anyone been ?

 

[jopar]

Sadly the diabetic support group that ran for many years finished several years ago in our area..

But I would go, as meeting others is all good for the experience and they may have a tip or two to share as well

You could also have a tip or two to share with them,as there may well be many who do not have internet access.

 

[Hibby65]

Thanks jopar

Ive tried to contact mine as advertised in at the hospital but so far an email and voicemail message has resulted in no reply

 

[IanD]

Hounslow have an active group. I've been to a number of their meetings - especially when I was newly diagnosed.

http://www.diabeteshounslow.org.uk/

 

[Dennis]

Hi Hibby,

DUK run a number of support groups around the country. Use this link to see if there's one in your area.

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved ... ry-groups/

 

[totsy]

we have one at our nearest hospital once a month but havent been, altho if there was one nearer i would pop along and try it

 

[ally5555]

They are a useful place to meet others - in South Wales there are 2 active groups in Cardiff and Pontypridd. In fact the Cardiff group has a meeting in the summer on the Expert course.

Details are often posted in the local library - I saw a poster in my local chemist last week!

I have had links with the ponty group and they are great - it is often usefull actually talking to other diabetics. Some hospitals may run a group so it is worth asking.

 

[Thirsty]

Groups aren't my thing but according to my DSN, the support group held at my clinic is well-attended, and many people find it very helpful. No harm in trying, is there? It's not compulsory.

 

[TROUBR]

There is a local group that advertise at my clinic. However, they meet at 2pm on a Friday which just is not feasible for me as I work full time. I wish there was something more accessible as I enjoyed my recent DAFNE course and the oppertunity to talk to others and learn from them.

Louise

 

[Trinkwasser]

Take your own food! (Advice from someone who attended one local group and found everything provided to be high carb low fat)

 

[Bubsy Malone]

Me and my mum went to one at the Coventry Transport Museum before christmas. This was the first time I have gone with her, my dad used to take her before he died.

 

[leanne]

HI ianD

can you tell me what the ones in hounslow are like, i am thinking about going to one but just not sure.
thanks leanne