Support Groups
Groups offered:
Diabetes
Meet individuals who are coming to terms with the changes in their lives, ask questions, and get information and support. The group is led by a certified diabetes educator from the Diabetes Education Department.
Offered at the following locations:
Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Level 3, Hearst Center for Health Education
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Palo Alto Center Google MapFor more information, please contact Leanne Simmons at 650-224-7872 or the Education Division.
Main Clinic (Santa Cruz)
2025 Soquel Avenue
Conference Room, Floor 2
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Free support group, no registration required
Phone: 831-460-7333 or 831-458-5649
Santa Cruz Main Clinic Google Map
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Insulin Pump
This group teaches diabetic individuals how to get the most from their insulin pump. The group will also cover topics such as carbohydrate counting, basal testing and how to operate advanced features on their pump. Specialists will also cover various topics to help individuals manage their diabetes in the best possible way with the pump.
Santa Cruz location:
2880 Soquel Ave.
First Floor Conference Room
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
For questions, please contact Community Education or call 831-460-7333 or 831-458-5609.
Visit the Insulin Support Group Community Page
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Weight Loss Surgery
This is a patient-led group to support people who have had their weight loss surgery (WLS) or people who are considering such surgery. We welcome people who have any form of WLS, by any surgeon, at any facility.
Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Main phone: 650-321-4121
For more information, Weight Loss Surgery Support Group website.
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