At times, living with diabetes feels overwhelming because it impacts so many areas of daily life. Emotional support is a vitally important part of diabetes management. Inova Diabetes Center sponsors free support groups and also provides information about other available resources.
Adult Diabetes Support Group
Inova Diabetes Center at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Medical Office Building, Suite 408A
3700 Joseph Siewick Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033
(Map and interactive directions)
This free support group is for people with diabetes and their families. It meets on the second Thursday of every month at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Brian at 703-453-0450 or Kate Hampton at 703-391-4762 or kathryn.hampton@inova.org
Insulin Pump Support Group
Inova Diabetes Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital
2700 Prosperity Avenue
Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22031
(Map and interactive directions)
Call 1-877-511-GOAL (4625) for more information about this free support group.
Type 1 Friends Support Group
Join Type 1 Friends and build friendships through diabetes. Parents, children with diabetes and siblings are all welcome. Adults and children alike will be able to network and gain valuable information. Parents, learn about babysitters and caregivers, school and other advocacy issues, family coping skills and more. Children will benefit from education, gain autonomy and, most important, have fun!
For more information or to join Type 1 Friends, contact Karen Harriman at 703-698-2514 or karen.harriman@inova.org
