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

   

 
Berrien

AIM (Advanced Insulin Management Support Group)
 Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Community Room St.Joseph
Contact Person:
Pam Whitehead at pwhitehead@qtm.net or call Lakeland Diabetes Education Program at 269-927-5465

Members: Adults Meets 6:30 PM 1st Wednesday, every month. Free
 
Berrien

Families Living with Diabetes
 lakeland Regional Health System
Contact Person:
Francis Jordan, (269) 757-2310

This group offers a place where parents and children with diabetes can connect. It meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7 - 8 pm. Please call for location and more information.
 
Branch

CHC Diabetes Support Group
 CHC of Branch County 274 E. Chicago Steet Coldwater, MI.
Contact Person:
Margaret Weigle R.D. 517-279-5422 Diabetes Office 517-279-5216

Open to all with diabetes and interested family members or partners. A new topic each month. Meet 8 times a year. The 2nd Monday of the month. January, March, May, June, July, August, September, November 6:30-8:00 PM
 
Calhoun

Carry-On Diabetes Support Group
 Diabetes Healthways of Battle Creek Health Systems 363 Fremont Street, Suite 308 Battle Creek, MI
Contact Person:
Carol Barr ph. 269-966-8318 or email barrc@trinity-health.org

Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month from 9:00 AM-10 AM.
 
Calhoun

Homer Diabetes Support Group
 Homer United Methodist Church 101 E. Adams Street Homer, MI
Contact Person:
Call Kami Combs at 517-568-4669

Group meets at 6:30 pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month except in December, January & February.

 
Calhoun

Marshall Diabetes Support Group (MDSG)
 Marshall District Library Conference Room 124 W. Green St. Marshall
Contact Person:
Scott Pashal; 269-419-3672

Group meets every third Tuesday of the month March through November from 6 - 8 pm. Call for more information.
 
Calhoun

VA Diabetes Management Class
 VAMC at Building 9, Room 206, 5500 Armstrong Rd., Battle Creek, MI
Contact Person:
Amie Sellen 269-966-5600, ext 3971

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. Call for schedule.

 
Cass

Diabetes Self-Management Group
 Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital 420 W. High St. Dowagiac, MI
Contact Person:
Ann Turner RN BSN 269-783-3075

Meets 1st Thursday every month 2:30-3:30 PM. No charge. Open to all people with diabetes, their family and friends. Open to all ages.
 
Jackson

Diabetes Center of Foote Health System
Diabetes Center of Foote Hospital 817 West High St. Jackson, MI. (Behind Wendy's on West Ave.)
Contact Person:
Tel: (517) 787-9322 Fax: (517) 787-0836 - Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (evening hours by appointment)

The Diabetes Center of Foote Hospital provides diabetes education and support for adults, teens and children living with diabetes and their support person and families. The goal of diabetes education is to teach people diabetes management.
 
Jackson

Diabetes Weight Loss Support Group
 Diabetes Center of Foote Hospital 817 W. High Street Jackson, MI
Contact Person:
Bunee Morrison MSRD, CDE 517-787-9322

Members: Adults No fee Meets at 6:00 PM Last Wednesday every month
 
Jackson

Jackson Pumpers
 Diabetes Center of Foote Hospital, 817 West High St. Jackson, MI. (Behind Wendy's on West Ave.)
Contact Person:
Pennie Hitt (517) 788-0287

The Jackson Pumpers meet February thru October the 4th Wednesday of the month from 7-8 PM in 2007.

 
Jackson

Living Stronger Together
 Radiation Oncology conf. room 1102 E. Michigan Jackson, MI.
Contact Person:
Cathy McAllister 517-787-9322

Members: Adults Fee: No Meets every two weeks on Monday
 
Kalamazoo

Bronson Diabetes Education Center Support Group
 Old Kalamazoo Radiology Center 524 S. Park Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Contact Person:
Sue Zimmer, RN or Kathy Brockway, RN 269-341-8585

Meets 1st Thursday every month at 4:00PM. Open to all adults with or without diabetes. To educate, inform, provide support and resources to persons with diabetes, their families and friends.
 
Kalamazoo

Children's Diabetes Support Group
 Bronson Hospital's Gilmore Center 601 John St. Kalamazoo, MI
Contact Person:
Windee Wagner 269-649-1777 or e-mail: mwzl@juno.com

Meets to educate and provide information and resources for young diabetics, their families and friends. Meets 2nd Wednesday every month at 7:00 pm
 
Kalamazoo

Diabetes Support Group
 Ecumenical Center of Kalamazoo 702 N. Burdick Kalamazoo, MI
Contact Person:
Cheryl Tenenbaum, RN 269-226-8321

Meets 2nd Tuesday every month at 10:30AM To educate about diabetes and it's impact while providing emotional support to participants. Open to all adults with or without diabetes. FREE
 
Kalamazoo

Portage Senior Center Support Group
 Portage Senior Center 320 Library Lane Portage, MI
Contact Person:
Debbie Griffioen, RN 269-329-4551

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 every month at 1:00 PM
 
Lenawee

Diabetes Support Group
 Tecumseh – Promedica Herrick Basement Conference Room
Contact Person:
If any questions please call the Diabetes Education Department at ProMedica Herrick Hospital(517)424-3388

Meets the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Topics vary.
 
Lenawee

Type 2 Diabetes Support Group - Day Group
 Lenawee County Health Department - Human Services Building, demo kitchen 1040 South Winter St. Adrian, MI 49221
Contact Person:
If any questions please call the Diabetes Education Department at ProMedica Herrick Hospital 517-424-3388

Meets 3rd Tuesday every month from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Open to all with diabetes or pre-diabetes. FREE
 
St. Joseph

Sturgis Hospital Diabetes Support Group
 Sturgis Hospital 916 Myrtle Sturgis, MI
Contact Person:
Teresa Filan 269-651-7824

Monthly meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Sturgis Hospital Private Dining Room.
 
St. Joseph

The Morning Diabetes Group
 The Women's Center of Sturgis Hospital 1001 Walker St. Sturgis, MI 49091
Contact Person:
Teresa Filan 269-659-4358

Meets the 4th Thursday every month at 9:00AM. Offering screenings for blood sugar, blood pressure, education and support for ALL ADULTS with diabetes, pre-diabetes, their family and friends.
 
St. Joseph

Three Rivers Support Group
 Three Rivers Health Wellness Pavillion 501 S. Health Parkway Three Rivers, MI
Contact Person:
Pat Farris, RN, BSN 269-273-9778

Meets 1st Monday of each month except January and July from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Providing education, support, information and resources for those with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and their families and friends.