LINKS & RESOURCES

Support Group Recommendations

According to Self.com, Support groups come in many shapes and sizes. Some might be more structured, like those offered by a nonprofit organization or mental health clinic. Others might be independent and run by people like you or me who just want to gather with others over a virtual cup of coffee once a week to talk about our struggles. Some support groups take the form of online communities and don’t have meetings at all.
Here are a few of some of the search tools we recommend using to find a support group that fits you:
- We love Psychology Today as a therapist-finding tool, but it can also connect you with a Support Group based based on your area, age, insurance, issue, and prefered type of therapy. You can get started a find a group here.
- Meetup is another platform used for a wide variety of things from finding support to growing your business. It is a great place to meet new people who share your interests through online and in-person events. You can join a group, find an event, or create your own group. It’s free to create an account so check it out here.
- To find an in-person diabetes support group in your community, Defeat Diabetes Foundation (DDF) lists in-person support groups for those living with diabetes by state. On its website, people can find the location of meetings and how to contact them.

You can find registered dietitians in your area at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website. Your insurance company may be able to provide a list of registered dietitians who are also certified diabetes educators.