Diabetes Support Group at Littleton Regional Healthcare

Zoom Meeting Link and Information:

• Re-occurring Zoom link from 6-7 pm the first Thursday of every month
• Join Zoom Meeting: https://lrhcares.zoom.us/j/7227170347
• Meeting ID: 722 717 0347

Meeting contact information: lrhdiabeteseducation@lrhcares.org

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Find your local number: https://lrhcares.zoom.us/u/kdTtxcDFLz

• March 7—National nutrition month—what does healthy eating look like? With Alicia Couture LRH RD
• April 4^th—No group. April 11^th–National Foot Health Awareness Month—Walk your way to better diabetes management
• May 2^nd—Hypertension awareness month—The pressure is on: why blood pressure is important with diabetes management
• June 6^th—Alzheimers awareness month—Did I take my meds? Tools and resources to help those with Alzheimer’s and diabetes
• July 11^th—UV safety month—tips for managing diabetes in the summer heat
• August—NO group
• September 5^th—Self-improvement month—Stress
• October 3^rd—Dental hygiene month—Chomp your way to better health
• November 7^th—National Diabetes Awareness month—Diabetes Updates
• December 5^th—Healthy Holiday Habits

Q: Why attend diabetes support groups?

A: Individuals who talk to those in similar situations, have the same chronic health conditions, and have similar experiences have demonstrated reductions in their hemoglobin a1c values—the benchmark indicator of diabetes management. Talking to individuals with the same health conditions can also help decrease diabetes depression and burnout.

Q: Do I have to be an LRH patient to attend groups?

A: No. Anyone who has a diagnosis of diabetes can attend a diabetes support group. If you feel you need further in-depth education after attending a support group, please reach out to your Primary Care Provider to ask them for a referral to Diabetes Education at Littleton Regional Healthcare.

Q: Do I have to go to every single group?

A: No. You may come to as many or as few support groups as you feel you need.

Q: Will this replace diabetes education appointments?

A: These peer support groups are designed to give you some ideas on utilizing the knowledge gained in diabetes education appointments and connect you with peers also managing diabetes. These support groups are not designed to provide individualized information or initial education. This support group is a safe space outlet to work through the struggles of managing diabetes with peers.

Q: I like the support group, but I think I need more information on diabetes for myself individually. How do I get an appointment with Emily DuPont, BSN RN Diabetes Educator?

A: To schedule an appointment with diabetes education, please reach out to your Primary Care Provider and ask about having a referral faxed to 603-259-7705 to set up an appointment to meet with our Diabetes Educator.

More questions? Please email LRHDiabetesEducation@lrhcares.org.