Diabetes Support Groups - Michigan

East Central Michigan

Arenac County

Place: St. Mary's Standish Community Hospital Support Group
Address: 805 W. Cedar, Standish, MI 48658
Contact Person:
For information call: (989) 846-4521, Ext. 133
Support group for all patients.

Bay County

Place: Bay Regional Medical Center Type 2 Diabetes Support Group
Address: Bay Regional Medical Center 820 S. Lincoln Street Bay City, MI 48708
Contact Person: For information call (989) 894-8628

Type 1 Diabetes Continuing Education Forum
Address: Bay Regional Medical Center 820 S. Lincoln Street Bay City, MI 48708
Contact Person: For information call (989) 894-8628
Focus is to improve quality of life of persons with type 1 diabetes by increasing their knowledge. There will be an exchange of ideas and sharing of treatment experiences on different topics at each meeting. Medical professional will be available.

Clare County

Program Name: Diabetes Support Group
Address: Clare Hospital 703 N. McEwan Clare, MI 48617
Contact Person: Dawn Humphrey, RN Telephone: 989-802-5189
Provides support and answer questions for the diabetic patient and family. Very group focused utilizes a professional facilitator. Group meets third Tuesday of the month from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Genesee County

Program Name: Genesys Health Systems Adult Support Groups
Address: Genesys Health Systems 3921 Beecher Road Flint, MI 48532
Contact Person: For information call: (810) 762-4455

Program Name: Genesys Insulin Pump Support Group
Address: Genesys West Flint Campus 3921 Beecher Road Flint, MI 48532
Contact Person: For information call: (810) 762-4455

Program Name: Hurley Medical Center Diabetes Support Group
Address: Hurley Diabetes Center 2700 Longway Blvd., Suite G Flint, MI 48503
Contact Person: For more information call: (810)239-0485

Program Name: McLaren Diabetes Support Group
Address: McLaren Weight Management Center 4448 Oakbridge Dr. Flint, MI 48532-3685
Contact Person: For information call: (810) 733-3289

Gladwin County

Program Name: MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin Adult Support Group
Address: MidMichigan Medical Center 515 Quarter Street Gladwin, MI 48624
Contact Person: call (989)246-6232 or 1-800-999-3199

Huron County

Program Name: Adult Diabetes Support Group
Address: Huron Medical Center West Campus 1142 S. VanDyke Rd. Bad Axe, MI 48413
Contact Person: call (989) 269-2882

Program Name: Scheurer Hospital Diabetes Support Group
Address: Scheurer Hospital 170 N. Caseville Rd. Pigeon, MI 48755
Contact Person:  Call (989) 453-3223, ext. 201

Lapeer County

Program Name: Lapeer Area Diabetes Support Group
Address: Lapeer Regional Hospital 1375 N. Main Street Lapeer, MI 48446
Contact Person: A. Mallady. Telephone 810-664-7070
Support group for people with diabetes, family members, relatives and friends. The support group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

Midland County

Program Name: Adult Support Group
Address: MidMichigan Medical Center 4005 Orchard Street Midland, MI 48670
Contact Person: Call 989-839-3123

Program Name: Diabetes Support Group
Address: MidMichigan Medical Center 4005 Orchard Street Midland, MI 48670
Contact Person: 989-839-3123

Program Name: Insulin Pump Support Group
Address: MidMichigan Medical Center 4005 Orchard Street Midland, MI 48670
Contact Person: 989-839-3123

Program Name: Youth Support Group
Address: MidMichigan Medical Center 4005 Orchard Street Midland, MI 48670
Contact Person: 989-839-3123

Saginaw County

Program Name:Covenant HealthCare Adult and Youth Support Groups
Address: Covenant HealthCare 5400 Mackinaw Saginaw, MI 48604
Contact Person: (989)583-5190

Health Delivery, Inc. Diabetes Support Group
Janes Street Academic Health Center 1522 Janes Street Saginaw, MI 48601
Contact Person: Frances Sledge, RN at 989-755-0316.
A group led by a professional to support individuals with diabetes and their families. The fourth Wednesday of every month, with the exception of November and December, at both 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Program Name: St. Mary's Medical Center Adult Support Group
Address: St. Mary's Medical Center 820 S. Jefferson Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601
Contact Person:  (989) 776-8575

Sanilac County

Program Name: Marlette Community Hospital Adult Diabetes Support Group
Address: Marlette Community Hospital 2770 Main Street Marlette, MI 48453
Contact Person: (989)635-4348

Shiawassee County

Program Name: People with Diabetes
Shiawassee Council on Aging 8618 E. Lansing Road Durand, MI 48429
Contact Person: Martha Ade, RN, BSN, CDE Telephone: 989-729-4712 E-mail: made@memorialhealthcare.org
For individuals dealing with Type 2 diabetes and their family and friends who help care for them. Meetings led by a professional. Meets the fourth Friday of the month from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Program Name: People with Diabetes
Address: Memorial Medical Plaza 1480 N. M-52 Owosso, MI 48867
Contact Person: Martha Ade, RN, BSN, CDE Telephone: 989-729-4712 E-mail: made@memorial healthcare.org
Meetings for individuals dealing with Type 2 diabetes and their family members/relatives and/or friends. Meetings with a professional as the facilitator. Meets every third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Northern Michigan

Alpena County

Program Name: Diabetes Support Group
Address: Luther Community Manor 210 Wilson Alpena, MI
Contact Person: Dee Beck phone 989-356-6166 or e-mail todbsc@freeway.net
People with diabetes, family and friends are welcome. Meets every other month on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Program Name: Tawas St. Joseph Hospital Diabetic Club
Address: 200 Hemlock Tawas, MI
Contact Person: Susan M. Blair, RD, CDE 989-362-9460 email: sblair@sjsys.org
Meets Third Wednesday of every month. Guest speakers discuss subjects related to diabetes. All persons with diabetes, family and friends are welcome.

Crawford County

Program Name: Diabetes Support Group
Address: Mercy Hospital 1100 Michigan Avenue Grayling, MI
Contact Person: Rhonda Haske phone 989-348-0455 or e-mail hasker@trinity-health.org
All persons with diabetes, family and friends of all ages are welcome. We provide an access for people to meet who have similar life situations where they can help each other cope with their problem or concerns. Meets the 2nd Wed. every month from 1-2pm

Emmet County

Program Name: Diabetes Support Group
Address: Community Health Education Center (Across from main entrance to Northern Michigan Hospital) 360 Connable Petoskey, MI
Contact Person: HealthAccess 800-248-6777
For persons with diabetes, their family members, and friends. Guest speakers periodically present the latest information related to diabetes. Meeting is led by a registered dietitian and/or a registered nurse. Meets 2nd Monday of every month at 7 pm.

Grand Traverse County

Program Name: Adult Diabetes Support Group
Address: Munson Medical Center 1105 Sixth Street Traverse City, MI
Contact Person: Jim Batsakis phone 231-935-6258 or e-mail jbatsakis@mhc.net
People with diabetes, family members and relatives are welcome. 1:30 - 2 p.m. - Blood sugar/blood pressure check. 2 - 3 p.m. - Meeting/guest speaker. Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Losco County

Program Name: Tawas St. Joseph Hospital Diabetic Club
Address: St. Joseph Hospital 200 Hemlock Tawas, MI
Contact Person: Susan M. Blair, RD, CDE, phone 989-362-9460 or e-mail sblair@jhsys.org.
People with diabetes, relatives and friends are welcome. Meetings are informal with guest speakers to discuss subjects related to diabetes. Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m.

Mason County

Program Name: Type 1 Diabetes Support Group
Address: Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan 1 Atkinson Drive Ludington, MI
Contact Person: Kay Kessel phone 231-757-1260 or e-mail cherylm@mmcwm.com
People of all ages with diabetes, family members, relatives and friends are welcome. Meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.

Program Name: Type 2 Diabetes Support Group
Address: Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan 1 Atkinson Drive Ludington, MI
Contact Person: Kay Kessel phone 231-757-1260 or e-mail cherylm@mmcwm.com
People of all ages with diabetes, family members, relatives and friends are welcome. Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.

Mecosta County

Program Name: Big Rapids Diabetes Support Group
Address: Mecosta County Medical Center, 605 Oak Street Big Rapids, MI 49307
Contact Person: Amy Wemple phone 231-592-4380, awemple@mcmcbr.com. 
All persons with diabetes, family and friends of all ages are welcome. Learn how to improve personal diabetes health care, meet with diabetes experts who specialize in diabetes and diabetes health care. Meets the first Thursday of every month at 3:00pm. (No meeting in January and February)

Newaygo County

Program Name: Newaygo County Diabetes Support Group
Address: Diabetes Center of Gerber Memorial Health Center 501 W. Washington (M-37) Newaygo, MI
Contact Person: Linda Buchanan phone 231-924-1397 or e-mail lbuchanan@gmhs.org People with diabetes, family members, relatives and friends are welcome. Informational updates and group support is offered. Fourth Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Exceptions: December meeting is First Monday. No meetings in May, August or November.

Oceana County

Program Name: Oceana Diabetes Support Group
Address: Lakeshore Community Hospital 72 South St. Shelby, MI
Contact Person: Joyce Billingsley phone 231-689-6156
Persons with diabetes, family and friends are welcome. Meets the first Monday every month from 7-8:30 p.m.

Roscommon County

Program Name: Diabetes Support Group
Address: Mercy Health Care Center 2585 W. Houghton Lake Drive Prudenville, MI
Contact Person: Rhonda Haske phone 989-348-0455 or email hasker@trinity-health.org
People of all ages, family members, relatives and friends are welcome. We provide an access for people to meet who have similar life situations where they can help each other cope with their problems or concerns. Second Wednesday of the month from 1-2pm

Program Name: Diabetes Support Group
Address: Mercy Primary Care Clinic 234 Lake Street Roscommon, MI
Contact Person: Rhonda Haske phone 989-348-0455 or email hasker@trinity-health.org
People of all ages, family members, relatives and friends are welcome. We provide an access for people to meet who have similar life situations where they can help each other cope with their problems or concerns. First Wednesday of each month from 1-2pm.

Wexford County

Program Name: Diabetes Education and Support
Address: McAuley Center Mercy Hospital 400 Hobart St. Cadillac, MI
Contact Person: Cindy Bosscher phone 231-876-7183 or e-mail bosschc@trinity-health.org
Persons with diabetes, family members and friends are welcome. First Tuesday of month at 1 p.m.

Southern Michigan

Berrien County

Program Name: Adult Diabetic Group
Address: Lakeland Medical Center at 1234 Napier Ave., St. Joseph, MI
Contact Person: Connie Luther at Ph. 269-429-1894
Members: Adults Fee: No Meets 7:00 PM every month on Wednesday

Program Name: Diabetic Support Group
Address: Community Hospital at 400 Medical Park Dr., Watervliet, MI
Contact Person: Sandra at Ph. 269-463-3111
For all family members No charge Meets Tuesday monthly at 6:30 PM

Branch County

Program Name: Diabetes Support Group
Address: Communtiy Health Center of Branch County Coldwater, MI.
Contact Person: Kathleen Knapp, RN, CDE Ph. 517-279-5341
Note: Location may vary. Contact Kathleen Knapp Meets the 2nd Monday of the month (June through October), then every other month (December through April)

Calhoun County

Program Name: Carry-On Diabetes Support Group
Program Place: Diabetes Healthways of Battle Creek Health Systems in Battle Creek, MI
Contact Person: Carol Barr ph. 269-966-8190
Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Program Name: Hispanic Diabetes Education Support Group
Address: St. Joseph Catholic Church at 63 North 24th Street Battle Creek, MI
Contact Person: Carmen Critchlow Ph. 616-962-0532 E-mail: Minerva_cc@yahoo.com: www.acornpublish
To educate all Hispanic families with diabetes for a better quality of life. Meets the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Program Name: VA Diabetes Management Class
Address: VAMC at Buidling 6, 5500 Armstrong Rd., Battle Creek, MI
Contact Person: Mila Mante or Heather Stanley-Sutton at 269-966-5600, ext. 5224 E-mail: milamante@med.va.gov
For VA patients and their families. If you are already an established VA (Battle Creek area) patient, then register through your primary care physician. If not, then you need to become established by calling 269-966-5600 ext 3857. Meets every other month

Cass County

Program Name: Diabetes Self-Management Group
Place: Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac, MI
Contact Person: The education department Ph. 269-783-3075
Meets the 1st Thursday of every month (except July). No charge.

Jackson County

Program Name: Living Stronger Together
Address: Diabetes Center of Foote Hospital in Jackson, MI
Contact Person: Cathy McAllister, ACSW at 517-787-9322
Diabetes and All Chronic Illness Support Group No charge. Meets every other Monday night, 6:30-8:15 pm.

Program Name: Diabetes Weight Loss Support Group
Address: Diabetes Center of Foote Hospit at 923 E. Michigan Ave. in Jackson, MI
Contact Person: Bunee Morrison at Ph. 517-787-9322
Members: Adults No fee Meets at 6:00 PM on Wednesday every month

Program Name: Exercise and Diabetes
Address: W. A. Foote Hospital Wellness Center at 205 N. East Ave., Jackson, MI
Contact Person: Ph. 517-788-4867
Call for meeting times. Fee: Yes

Program Name: Family Support Group for Families with Children with Diabetes
Place: Diabetes Center of Foote Hospital in Jackson, MI
Contact Person: Call 517-787-9322
Meetings/activities are held throughout the year

Program Name: Jackson Pumpers
Address: Diabetes Center of Foote Hospital 923 East Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI.
Contact Person: Please send e-mail to: jacksonpumpers@hotmail.com
For people in the Jackson area that are either on Insulin Pump Therapy or considering it. Meet to discuss concerns, issues or topics of interest. Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM

Program Name: Living Stronger Together
Address: Radiation Oncology conference room at 1102 E. Michigan in Jackson, MI.
Contact Person: Cathy McAllister Ph. 517-787-9322
Members: Adults Fee: No Meets every two weeks on Monday

Kalamazoo County

Children's Diabetes Support Group
Bronson Hospital's Gilmore Center in Kalamazoo, MI
Contact Person: Windee Wagner Ph. 269-649-1777 or e-mail: mwzwagner@aol.com or Cyndi Brown at cyndigb@quixnet.net
Meets to educate and provide information and resources for young diabetics, their families and friends. Meets 2nd Wednesday every month at 7:00 pm

Comstock Diabetes Support Group
Comstock Community Center at 6330 King Highway, P.O. Box 34, Comstock, MI
Contact Person: Sidney Brush Ph. 269-329-4551
Members: adults No charge 12:30 PM on Wednesday, Every month Call Sidney Brush for more information.

P.U.G. Pump Users Group
At various restaurants.
Contact Person: Call Amy Lohrrmann at 269-344-5791 for the next meeting site or e-mail her at alohrrman@juno.com
A fun group that meets at various restaurant sites on a Friday night, around 6:00 or 6:30 PM, every other month.

Portage Senior Center Support Group
Portage Senior Center at 320 Library Lane, Portage, MI
Contact Person: Carol Ebel at 269-329-4555
This support group is open to the public and the events are advertised in the Portage Senior Center newsletter and the Portage Gazette. Meets the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 AM

Lenawee County

Type 2 Women's Diabetes Support Group
Lenawee County Health Department - Human Services Building, demo kitchen at 1040 South Winter St. in Adrian, MI
Contact Person: Elaine at 517-264-5223
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30 AM - NOON.

St. Joseph County

Sturgis Hospital Support Group
Sturgis Hospital- Cafeteria Private Dining Room at Sturgis Hospital at 916 Myrtle in Sturgis, MI
Contact Person: Linda Hershey at 269-483-9849
Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm

Three Rivers Support Group
Three Rivers Area Hospital - Health Trac Community Wellness Center Meeting Room in Three Rivers, MI
Contact Person: Ellene McClish at Ph. 269-496-3065
Meets the 1st Monday of every month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Van Buren County

Lakeview Community Hospital Support Group
Lakeview Community Hospital in Paw Paw, MI
Contact Person: Carol at Ph. 269-657-3141 Ext. 1455
Meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30 PM in classroom 3

Southeast Michigan

Macomb County

Bon Secours Hospital
Diabetes Outpatient Programs
22300 Bon Brae, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
For more information contact: Vivian Brzezicki, RN (586) 779-7900
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month.

Mt Clemens General Hospital
1000 Harrington Blvd., Mt Clemens, MI 48043
For more information contact: Judi Zielke, RN, CDE, (810) 493-2841
Diabetes Support Group:
Living with Diabetes usually meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm. Call for specific information.

Peer Group (The Pin Cushions)
Support group for adults with type 1 Diabetes
For more information contact: Facilitator: Margie Maly (810) 716-9262
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm at the home of Dave Zumbrumen (810) 415-0510.

St. Gertrude Diabetes Group
Parish conference room in office bldg
28839 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI
For more information contact: Norma Zygaj (810) 775-1143 or Helen Mongold (810) 777-9120
Self-help group for people with diabetes and their families and friends, males/females. No fees or dues. Meetings held every month on Wednesday from 10-11:30am.

St. John Macomb Center
11800 E 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48093
For more information contact: Carol Ciaramitaro, RN (810) 573-5731
Meetings held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 1:00-2:00pm.

St. John Medical Center-Romeo Plank
46591 Romeo Plank, Macomb, MI
For more information contact: Betsy Pollock, RD, CDE 313-343-7931
Support Group for Parents of and Children with Diabetes Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm during the months of Sept. thru April.

St. Joseph Mercy - West
15855 19 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp.
For more information contact: (800) 532-2411
Diabetes classes: Held every Thursday at 2pm, conference room 2, 2nd floor. Gestational Diabetes Group: Meetings held every Tuesday at 10:00am, women's section, 1st floor. Exercise with diabetes group with certified exercise instructor.

Monroe County

Mercy Memorial Hospital
For more information contact:
Rhonda Whitte, RN (734) 242-7123

Monroe County Health Dept
Adult Diabetic Support Group
2353 S. Custer Rd, Monroe, MI 48161
For more information contact:
Josie Terrasi (313) 243-7167
Laurie Berry (313) 241-7875
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm. Free to the public.

Monroe County Health Dept
Adult Diabetic Support Group
Frenchtown Senior Center, 2786 Vivian Rd.
For more information contact: Josie Terrasi (313) 243-7167 or Laurie Berry (313) 241-7875
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 11am. Free to the public.

Professional Village Pharmacy
For more information contact: Sean Fitzpatrick (734) 243-5656

Botsford General Hospital
39750 Grand River, Novi, MI 48375
For more information contact: Donna Rice, RN, CDE (248) 477-6100
Adults with Insulin Dependent Diabetes (Group for adults with Type 1 Diabetes): Held in the afternoon on a quarterly basis. No fee. Other Support Programs Available: Meter Loan, Gestational Diabetes Program, New to Insulin, "Diacize" (Diabetes and Exercise Program) and H.I.M (Help for Impotent Men).

Crittenton Hospital
1101 W. University Dr, Rochester
For more information contact:
Carole Beckett (248) 652-5269 Email to Carole Beckett
Self-help group for people with diabetes and their families and friends, males/females. No fee or dues. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month.

Metro Detroit Pumpers
Jamin Jave Café
located inside the Troy Public Library
510 W. Big Beaver Troy, MI
For more information contact:
Jan Albert 248 515-1854
Erinn Foley 248 770-0535 or
Kathy Korol 734 673-8160J
MiniMed, Disetronic & Animas pumpers of all ages. (Parents of Kids on pumps, too!) Providing support for diabetics and their families interested in insulin pump therapy. Meet once per month beginning Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 1:00 P.M.

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Outpatient Diabetes Education Program
900 Woodward Ave., Pontiac, MI 48341-2485
For more information contact: Karen Vock, RN (248) 858-6653
Diabetes Forum: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm (for people with insulin pumps) or the 4th Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm for general meeting. No summer or Dec meetings.

William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak
Outpatient Diabetes Education
3601 W. 13 Mile Rd. Royal Oak, MI 48073
For more information contact:
Doug Hayne at 248 652-7719 (adult)
Deb Steen, RN (Insulin Pump) (248) 551-6799
Fern Vining, RNC (248) 551-0952
A number of support groups are held at various times please call. Self-help group for people who use an insulin pump for diabetes. No charge. Meet bimonthly on Thursdays from 7-9pm, 4-5x a year. Adult diabetes support group primary ages of 40-80 and type 2 diab, meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, call Doug Hayne at 248 652-7719

William Beaumont Hospital - Troy
Diabetes Program
44201 Dequindre Troy, MI 48098
For more information contact:
Judi Schneider or
Denise Spencer (248) 828-6258

St. Clair County

Mercy Hospital
Outpatient Diabetes Self Management Program
2601 Electric Ave., Port Huron, MI 48060
For more information contact: Sue Colorossi (810) 985-1840
Diabetes Support Group: Individual, group, in/outpatient. Daytime or evening. Support and education group, meets 4th Thursday of the month at 1-2pm in conference room. No charge. Multi disciplinary team approach.

Port Huron Hospital
Outpatient Diabetes Education Program
1221 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron, MI 48060
For more information contact: Tina Parmann (810) 989-3645
Adult Diabetes Support Group: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7-8pm.

St. John River District Hospital
4100 S. River Rd., East China Twp., MI
For more information contact: (810) 329-5325
Diabetes Support Group: Meets every other month at 7:30pm. Call for more information.

Washtenaw County

Chelsea Community Hospital
755 South Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
For more information contact: Dawn Crane (734) 475-4020
Diabetes Sharing Group: Adult Group facilitator is a peer counselor. Group for diabetic, families and friends. A diabetes weight mgmt group is available for those who have completed 4 sessions of the education program. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:30-5pm

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Edu Center Rm 8, 5301 E Huron River Dr.,
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
For more information contact: Debbie Moffat Longo, MSW 734 712-2804
Living well with Diabetes: Meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 pm.

University of Michigan Geriatrics Center
Level 1, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor
For more information contact: Jennifer Merritt (734) 763-4781
Email Jennifer Merritt
Group for people ages 60+ with diabetes, families and friends. No fees or dues. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 1:30-3pm. No meetings held in Jan or July.

Wayne County

Bruce Douglas Health Center
6550 W Warren, Detroit
For more information contact: Ijeoma Nosivi (313) 822-0900 Email Ijeoma Nosivi
Diabetes Support Group: Support and education for adults, children & teens with diabetes. Meetings held in the Detroit Community Health Connection, Inc weekly from 10am -12pm for 6 week series/1-2 x year.

Garden City Hospital
6701 Harrison Garden City, MI
For more information contact:
Sharon Goodsell, RN, MEd, CDE or Mary Heiser, RD, CDE (734) 458-4330
Support Group: Meets first Wednesday of the month at 2:30pm & 7:00pm at the Health and Education Center Diabetes. Call to arrange. No fees or dues.

Graubner Library
Van Dyke Between 30 - 31 Mile Rd Romeo
For more information contact: Rosanne Burson (586) 336-1401
Support group for adults with Type 1 diabetes. Meet the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm. Family and friends are welcome

Harper Hospital
Diabetes Connection
3990 John, Suite 5360, Detroit, MI 48201
For more information contact: Dawn Seal, RN, BSN, CDE (313) 745-9361
Stay L.I.N.K.E.D. Call for more information, group meets 5x year.

Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center
Adray Conference Room E
18101 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124
For more information contact: Sharon Wilson, RN, CDE (313) 436-2308
The group meets the 1st Wednesday of the month from 7-8pm, 8x year. It is also geared to the adult Type 1 and 2.

Oakwood Hospital - Seaway Center
5450 Fort St., Trenton, MI 48183
For more information contact: Sharon Wilson, RN, CDE (313) 436-2308
The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm in the cafeteria. It is geared to the adult with Type 1 and 2. No summer meetings

Sinai-Grace Hospital
Diabetes Connection
6001 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48219
For more information contact: Shannon Schmitt, RN, CDE (313) 966-3194
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 1-2:30pm.

St. John Hospital & Medical Center
Adult Outpatient Education
22151 Moross, Ste 306 PBI Detroit, MI 48236
For more information contact: Karen Mihelich or Rosanne Burson 313-343-3384
Adult Diabetes Support Group: (18 yrs & older) both type 1 & type 2 diabetes. Every Saturday 1 to 2:30pm.

St. John NorthEast Community Hospital
4777 E. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI
For more information contact: Diane Bryant, BSN, RN (313) 369-5857
Diabetes Support Group: Meets once a month in the Community Room on the 1st floor from 1-2:30pm. Provides information and support to help promote an active and healthy lifestyle for those living with diabetes and their family and friends. Please call (313) 369-5865 to register. Free parking is available.

St. Mary Mercy Hospital
36475 W. 5 Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154
For more information contact: Janice Wheeker, RN, MEd., CDE734 522-1509
Taking Charge of Living with Diabetes: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30p.m.

The Family Support Network
1-800-359-3722
The network is a group of parents who have children with all kinds of special needs. We offer peer support from parents who have coped with the challenges of obtaining and providing care for their children. Support is provided through group meetings and through a one-on-one match. Matches are made by identifying a support parent who lives as near as possible to the parent seeking support and whose child has similar needs.

Ann Arbor County

Ann Arbor Juvenile Diabetes Network
Trinity Lutheran Church
1400 West Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
For more information contact:
Joan Walker (734) 459-8823
Diabetes Support Group: Children and adolescents with diabetes and their families.

Berkely County

Juvenile Diabetes Support Forum
For more information contact: Karen and Kevin Rist, 248-546-6931
Meet in Berkley area at members homes. Any age child and family included. Meetings are monthly, usually on Wednesdays from 7-9pm.

Canton County

St. Michael Lutheran Church
7000 N. Sheldon, Canton, MI
For more information contact: Melanie Armer 734-394-0397
Parents Diabetes Network (The Family Support System): Meetings held monthly on Tuesdays 7-8:30pm. Includes three children's groups based on age: "Monitor Maniacs" (12 yrs. & up); "Hot Shots" (8-11 yrs.); "D-Kids" (4-7 yrs).

Macomb County

St. John Medical Center-Romeo Plank
46591 Romeo Plank, Macomb, MI
For more information contact: Betsy Pollock, RD, CDE 313-343-7931
Support Group for Parents of and Children with Diabetes Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm during the months of Sept. thru April.

Monroe County

Monroe County Health Dept
2353 S. Custer Rd, Monroe, MI 48161
For more information contact: Josie Terrasi (313) 243-7167
Monroe Juvenile Diabetic Support Group: Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30pm.

Ohio County

Diabetes Youth Program - Ohio
2238 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, Ohio, 43624
For more information contact:
Robin Morlock, RN, 419-251-1796
Meets every other month on Tuesdays, 7-9pm.

Port Huron County

Port Huron Hospital
Outpatient Diabetes Education Program
1221 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron, MI 48060
For more information contact: Kathy Moran RN, (810) 989-3645
Pediatric Support Group: Children with diabetes and their parents. Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month, basement classroom.

Royal Oak County

William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak
3601 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073
For more information contact: Kathy Cehaich RN, 248-551-1428
Diabetes Youth Support Group: Meets the 2nd Monday of each month from October through May, 7-8pm.

Upper Peninsula Michigan

Alger County

Diabetes Awareness Group
Munising Memorial Hospital 1500 W. Sand Point Rd., Munising
Contact Person: Paula Ackerman, RD, CDE (906) 387-5882
Meets monthly. Please call for dates.

Sault Tribe of Chippewa Support Group, Munising
Munising Township Hall
Contact Person: Julie Ott (906) 387-4614
An adult Native American group that meets the 1st Thursday of the month, 10am - 12pm.

Baraga County

Baraga County Diabetes Support Group
Contact Person: Kathy Mayo, RN (906) 353-4519 or Bonny Cotter, RN (906) 524-3354
Meet monthly. Please call for more info.

Chippewa County

Sault Ste. Marie Support Group
War Memorial Hospital
Contact Person: Ruth Anne Sullivan, RN, CDE (906) 635-7854
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3 - 5 pm. Please call for more details.

Sault Tribe Diabetes Support Group
Elder Building 2076 Shunk Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Contact Person: Anne Causley (906) 635-6075
An adult Native American group that meets the 2nd Monday of the month from 6 - 8pm. Please call to confirm.

Delta County

Delta County Diabetes Group
Contact Person: Joan Paul, RN, CDE
An adult group that meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. Please call for more info.

Insulin Pump Diabetes Support Group
Bay College, Escanaba, MI
Contact Person: Todd Flath, 906-789-2680/Day
Meets monthly. Please call for more info.

Parents With Diabetic Children Support Network
Contact Person: Kim Sandville, 906-789-2680/Day; E-mail: greathts@up.com
Self-help network for the parents of children with juvenile diabetes. Please call for more info.

Dickinson County

Dickinson County Hospital Support Group
Lower Level Conference Room 1721 S. Stephenson Ave., Iron Mountain, MI
Contact Person: Mary Linn, RN, CDE or Mary Ellen Kent, RN, CDE
Meets the 1st Monday of the month at 7pm CST. Please call to confirm

Juvenile Diabetes Support Group
Medical Office Building Dickinson County Hospital 1721 S. Stephenson Ave., Iron Mountain, MI
Contact Person: Katie Maxon (906) 776-5521
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm CST. No meetings June - August.

Gogebic County

Range Diabetic Association
Contact Person: Jean Peterson (906) 932-5330
Please call for more info.

Houghton County

Copper Country Diabetic Chapter
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Hancock
Contact Person: Betty Britz (906) 523-4454
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. Please call for more info.

Keweenaw Diabetes Support Group
Keweenaw Memorial Hospital Conference Room 205 Osceola, Laurium
Contact Person: Elaine Parks, RN, CDE (906) 337-6598
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, please call to confirm. No meetings June - August.

Portage Health System Diabetes Group
Conference Center 500 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI
Contact Person: Carol Grafford, RD (906) 483-1562
Meets the last Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Please call for more info.

Iron County

Iron County Diabetes Support Group
West Iron County Library Genesse St., Iron River, MI
Contact Person: Linda Busch, RN, CDE (906) 265-2153
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1 - 3pm CST. Please call for more info.

Luce County

Diabetes Support Group
Helen Newberry Joy
Contact Person: Lynn Kihm, RN (906) 293-9286
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm.

Sault Tribe of Chippewa Diabetes Support Group, Newberry
Tribal Health Center
Contact Person: Shirley Kowalke (906) 293-8181
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month from 10–12pm. Please call for more info.

Mackinac County

Diabetes Support Group
Zion Lutheran Church Basement 999 S. State Street, St. Ignace, MI
Contact Person: Brenda Hart, RN, CDE (906) 643-6791
Meets monthly. Please call for more info.

Marquette County

Adult Diabetes Support Group
Marquette General Health System 420 W. College Ave, Marquette, MI
Contact Person: JoAnn Manty, RN, CDE (906) 225-3473
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 – 8:30pm (except in Dec.)

Gwinn Diabetes Support Group
VFW Hall Post 5670, Gwinn, MI
Contact Person: Sandra Gordon (906) 346-7535
Meets monthly. Please call for more info.

Marquette County Diabetes Group
Contact Person: Marli Carlson, RD, CDE (906) 485-2118
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1pm. Please call for more info.

Negaunee High School Teen Group
500 W. Arch, Negaunee, MI
Contact Person: Helen Grossman (906) 475-7861
Please call for more info.

Pediatric Diabetes Support Group
Marquette General Health System 420 W. College Ave, Marquette, MI
Contact Person: Jody Bailey, RN, BSN,CDE (906) 225-3473
Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:00pm.

Menominee County

Diabetes Support Group
Contact Person: Kristie Usher, RD (906) 466-9208
Native American specific, but others are welcome to attend. Please call for more info.

Diabetes Support Group 3100 Shore Drive, Marinette, WI
Bay Area Medical Center 3100 Shore Drive, Marinette, WI
Contact Person: Katie Meyers, RN (888) 788-2070 x3351 or (715) 735-6621 x3351
Please call for more info

Ontonagon County

Adult Diabetes Support Group
Contact Person: Winnie Huron, RN (906) 884-4134
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. Please call for more info.

South Ontonagon County Diabetes Support Group
Hazel Sliger Library Trout Creek
Contact Person: Lola Jaakkola, 906-827-3495
Meets the 1st Monday of the month, 6:30pm.

Schoolcraft County

Sault Tribe of Chippewa Support Group, Manistique, MI
Manistique Township Hall
Contact Person: Kellie Lakosky (906) 341-8442
An adult Native American group that meets the 4th Friday of the month from 10am - 12pm. Please call for more info.

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Support Group
First Baptist Church 323 Walnut St., Manistique, MI
Contact Person: Anne Richey, RN (906) 341-3210
Meets monthly. Please call for more info.

Eaton County

Hayes Green Beach Hospital Support Group
Hayes Green Beach Hospital 321 E. Harris Street Charlotte, MI 48813
Contact Person: Stephanie Vandeventer 517/543-1050 ext. 249
Call for details

Ingham County

Insulin Pump Support Group
Sparrow Diabetes Support Group 1200 E. Michigan Ave. Suite 340 Lansing, MI
Contact Person: Call 517/364-5955 for more details.
Meets quarterly.

Type 2 Diabetes Support Group
Ingham and Sparrow Diabetes Center 1200 E. Michigan Ave. Suite 340 Lansing, MI
Contact Person: Call 517/364-5955 for more details.
Meets quarterly.

Kent County

Catherine's Care Center Diabetes Support Group
Carrier Creek Apartments Community Room 205 Carrier Creek St. NE Grand Rapids, MI
Contact Person: Steve Byers or Diane Forbes 616/784-7629
Type I and Type II Support Group. Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Gun Lake Tribe Support Group
Held in Dorr, MI
Contact Person: Phyllis Davis 616/681-8830 or 616/292-6406
Meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Heather Hills Retirement Support Group
Heather Hills Retirement Home 1055 Forest Hills, SE Grand Rapids, MI
Contact Person: Al Clor @ 616/942-7522 or Gil Witt @ 616/975-9969
Type I and Type II Diabetes, but all are welcome! Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Support Group
5075 Cascade Road SE Grand Rapids, MI
Contact Person: Teresa Howard 616/957-1838
Group for children/parents/caregivers.

Saint Phillips Health Ministry Diabetes Support Group
550 Henry SE Grand Rapids, MI
Contact Person: Satin Love @ 616/656-9215 or Judith Claytor @ 616/391-3330
Meets every 3rd Saturday of the month @ 10 a.m.

Schneider Manor Diabetes Support Group
Scheider Manor 725 Bowes Road Lowell, MI
Contact Person: Ann Mulder @ 616/897-2760
Type I and Type II Diabetes Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 9:30 a.m.

Spectrum Health Diabetes Support Group
Spectrum Health Services Diabetes Services - 2nd Level 2023 E. Fulton Grand Rapids, MI (Marywood Building)
Contact Person: June Ribbe @ 616/453-3225
Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month @ 7 p.m. except for the months of Dec., July, and Aug.

Montcalm County

Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Support Group
Ingham Regional Medical Center 2727 S. Pennsylvania Lansing, MI
Contact Person: Brenda Sobleskey @ 517/374-4911
Call for meeting times.

Self-help Support Group with Diabetes
Diabetes Outreach Program of Montcalm Sheridan Hospital 301 N. Main Street Sheridan, MI
Contact Person: Kim Christensen @ 989/291-3261
Call for details

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