Taking Part in a Diabetes Group
Perhaps you’ve decided to join a diabetes support group or take diabetes education classes. Perhaps you’re thinking about group psychological counseling. Or perhaps your doctor offers group medical appointments. Whatever the reason, you may find yourself in a diabetes group.
What Are These Groups?
In a diabetes support group, people with diabetes get together to help each other cope. Members give each other emotional support and practical help. Some groups are led by a health care provider. Some support groups bring in speakers. You can find a diabetes support group in your area by calling your local American Diabetes Association office or going to the website http://www.diabetes.org/main/community/outreach/support.jsp.
Diabetes education classes teach diabetes self-care to many people at a time, instead of individually.
Group therapy means psychological counseling given in a small group instead of one-on-one. The group usually consists of people …
