Diabetes Support Group

Living Well with Diabetes

11 a.m. - noon
Learn and share programs about diabetes.
First Thursday of each month


February 2
Diabetes: The Heart of the Matter
The link between heart disease, stroke, & diabetes

March 1
Exercise – Is it a Bad Word?
Learn what exercise can do for you

April 5
The Latest Medicines for Type 2 Diabetes
Learn how the latest diabetes medicines could help you

May 3
2012 Cook-Off
Cooking Demo & Tasting Party

June 7
Summer Fun Foods
Summer can still be fun with diabetes

July 5
Diabetes Myths & Mysteries
Learn to sort out fact from fiction

August 2
How to Handle Up & Down Blood Sugars
Learn what to do with your blood sugar patterns

September 6
Let's Play Diabetes Jeopardy
Have fun while learning about diabetes nutrition

October 4
Medicine Cabinet Savvy
Learn what over-the-counter medicines are safe for diabetes

November 1
Help! The holidays are coming!
How to survive the holidays with diabetes

  December 6
  Christmas Luncheon
  Let's party!

 

 

Located in the Life Dynamics Building. Call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777 to sign up, or for more information, or click here.


 

Support Group Benefits

People with diabetes face many similar challenges including major lifestyle changes, relationship challenges and dietary adjustments. A support group provides opportunities to share experiences and to learn from one another. Come to our “Live Well with Diabetes” group to:

  • Learn new information
  • Renew your energy
  • Ask questions and get answers you can trust
  • Share your experiences with others.

Further Support

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have lived with diabetes for years, the Diabetes Center at Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) can help you meet the challenge of living with diabetes. Although diabetes is a serious health concern, managing it properly will help reduce your risk for problems later in life. If you have never received individual diabetes education, call 913-676-2548 for an appointment. Our team is ready to help. We will get you started on the path to good blood sugar control.

SMMC has always been careful to keep your personal health information confidential when in the hospital. We assure you that your personal health information is secure and will never be shared without your permission.


OUR PHYSICIANS

SMPG - Diabetic Physicians

Click below to see a full list of the Shawnee Mission Physician Group Diabetes physicians.

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Diabetes Center

Diabetes Center: 913-676-2548

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