East Central Michigan Diabetes Support Groups
(If the information listed is incorrect, please email us with changes)

   

 
Arenac

St.Mary's Standish Community Hospital Support Group
 805 W. Cedar Standish, MI 48658
Contact Person:
Pat Wren call: (989) 846-3430

Educational offerings that meet every other month. Dates & times vary so please call for more information.
 
Bay

JDRF Networking Coffee Group
 Brewtopia Coffee House & Beanery 810 Saginaw St. Bay City
Contact Person:
Kathy or Paul MacBride at kpdiabetes@charter.net

For parents/caregivers of youth or adults with type 1 diabetes, children are always welcome. Family outings are held throughout the year. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
 
Bay

Type 2 Diabetes Support Group
 Bay Regional Medical Center's Lincoln Center 820 S. Lincoln Ave, Bay City MI 48708
Contact Person:
Linda Houthoofd at (989) 894-9528

Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:00 pm from September through May. No fee and no registration is necessary.
 
Clare

MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare
 703 N. McEwan Clare, MI 48617
Contact Person:
Information: 989-802-8409
 
Genesee

Genesys Diabetes & Nutrition Learning Center
 Diabetes & Nutrtion Learning Center at the Genesys Athletic Club Suites 821 - 831
Contact Person:
Genesys Diabetes & Nutrition Learning Center (810) 606-7720

This group meets from 1:30 - 3:00 pm every other month on Thursdays. Call for more information, upcoming dates or to register.
 
Genesee

Genesys Diabetes and Nutrition Learning Center
 1 Genesys Parkway Grand Blanc MI 48439
Contact Person:
Call: 810-606-7720

Meets every other month
 
Genesee

Hurley Diabetes Center
2700 Longway Blvd., Ste. G Flint MI 48503
Contact Person:
Kathy McKillen 810-239-0485

Two separate adult support groups meet each month. One meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 6:00 p.m. and the other meets the 1st Monday of the month @ 11:00 a.m.
 
Genesee

JDRF Networking Coffee Group
 Grand Blanc (locations vary)
Contact Person:
Erica Surman at (810) 610-4935 or email ericasurman@gmail.com

For parents/caregivers of youth or adults with type 1 diabetes, children are always welcome. Family outings are held throughout the year. Meets from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
 
Genesee

McLaren Diabetes Self-Management Support Group
 G-3200 Beecher Rd. Beech Hill Center Flint MI 48532
Contact Person:
Beth Maurer at (810) 342-4110

Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m
 
Genesee

Pediatric Diabetes Support Group of Hurley Medical Center
 Hurley Medical Center 1 Hurley Plaza Flint MI48503
Contact Person:
Jennifer Larrea, RN CDE at 810-262-6162 Call for times and location.
 
Gladwin

Diabetes Support Group
 MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin 515 Quarter St. Gladwin mI 48624
Contact Person:
Marlene Smalley at (989)246-6232

Meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
 
Huron

Adult Diabetes Support Group
 Huron Medical Center 1100 S. VanDyke Rd., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Contact Person:
Marge Wessels at (989)269-2882, x1

Support group for ongoing education and support. Meets the last Tuesday of the month at noon.
 
Huron

Lakeshore Community Diabetes Support Group
 Harbor Beach Community Hospital 210 S. 1st St.,Harbor Beach, MI 48441
Contact Person:
Laurie Roggenbuck, RN, at (989)479-3201 x202

Alternate location: Deckerville Community Hospital, 2559 Pine St., Deckerville MI 48427, Sanilac County
 
Isabella

Diabetes Resource Center Diabetes Support Group
 McLaren-Central Michigan Hospital 1221 South Drive Mt. Pleasant, MI
Contact Person:
Shelly Robinson, RN, BSN (989) 772-6766 or Katy Kulick, MA, RD, CDE (989) 772-6481

This free monthly support group features and educational topic or activity and offers support to individuals and/or family members living with diabetes. Please call for more information.
 
Isabella

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center Diabetes Support Group
 Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center 2591 S. Leaton Rd. Mt. Pleasant MI 48858
Contact Person:
Tamara House 989-775-4612

Meets Monthly. Open only to Native Americans that are Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center Diabetes Program patients
 
Midland

Diabetes Education Series
 MidMichigan Medical Center H1221 Community Education Room 4000 Wellness Dr. Midland
Contact Person:
Maxine Guettler at (989) 839-3123.

Meets the 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. No meetings in June, July, August,November and December. May's meeting will be an offsite location, please call for details.
 
Midland

Insulin Pump Support Group
 MidMichigan Medical Center H1221 Community Education Room 4000 Wellness Dr. Midland
Contact Person:
Mindy Doty at 989-839-3123

Meets in April & September. To provide support and updates for individuals on pumps or considering pump therapy. Call for dates and times.
 
Saginaw

Living with Diabetes
 Covenant Healthcare 600 N. Main St. Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Contact Person:
Covenant Healthcare Diabetes Self-Management Program 989-583-5196

Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 7:30 in the lower level conference room
 
Saginaw

People with Diabetes Educational Support Group
 Covenant Health Care Mackinac Campus Education Teaching Room Saginaw
Contact Person:
Call Covenant Health Care at(989)583-5196.

Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6 - 7 pm.
 
Saginaw

St. Mary's of Michigan Diabetes Support Group
 St. Mary's of Michigan Health Education Center, Classroom #6 800 S. Washington Ave Saginaw, MI 48601
Contact Person:
Linda Bellinger, BSN, RN, CDE 989.907.8575

Group normally meets the second Wednesday of the month (in September, November January, March & May)from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

 
Sanilac

Lakeshore Community Diabetes Support Group
 Deckerville Community Hospital, 2559 Pine St Deckerville MI 48427
Contact Person:
Laurie Roggenbuck, RN, CDE 989-479-3201 ext 202

Alternative Site: Harbor Beach Community Hospital 210 S. 1st St. Harbor Beach, MI 48441
 
Sanilac

Marlette Community Hospital Diabetes Support Group
 Marlette Community Hospital CLC Building 3270 Wilson Street Marlette, MI 48453
Contact Person:
Melanie Campbell, RN at 989-635-4348

Information and support for those affected by diabetes. Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m.
 
Shiawasse

JDRF Networking Coffee Group
 St. John's UCC (little yellow church) 429 N. Washington St. Owosso
Contact Person:
Nicole Tickner at (517) 899-7349 or email ticknernicole@yahoo.com

For parents/caregivers of youth or adults with type 1 diabetes, children are always welcome. Meets the 2nd Tueday of the month from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
 
Shiawassee

Diabetes Support Group
 St. John's United Church of Christ 429 N. Washington St. Owosso, MI 48867
Contact Person:
Martha Ade, RN, BSN, CDE at (989)729-4712 (or email made@memorialhealthcare.org) or Nicole Tickner at (517) 899-7349 (or email tickernicole@yahoo.com)

For parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Activities for the children are planned so parents can meet separately. Siblings are welcome. Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month September - May from 6 - 7 pm.
 
Shiawassee

People with Diabetes
 Shiawassee Council on Aging 8618 E. Lansing Rd. Durand, MI 48429
Contact Person:
Martha Ade, RN, BSN, CDE at (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.
 
Tuscola

Diabetes Support Group
 Hills & Dales General Hospital 4675 Hill Street Cass City
Contact Person:
HDGH Education Department (989) 912-6365

This is a support group for all people who have diabetes and the people who care about them. It meets the 3rd Thursday of each month (except December) from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm