CDF Support Groups

You are not alone with type 1 diabetes!

The Children’s Diabetes Foundation holds diabetes support groups once a month in 10 Colorado locations, 1 Wyoming location, and two virtual groups. These groups are for anyone who is affected by type 1 diabetes – whether you are the type 1 yourself or the friend, family, loved one, or caregiver of a type 1. All ages and all relationships to type 1 diabetes are invited unless otherwise stated.

Our Support Groups:

Denver Metro Area – all ages and relationships to diabetes
Colorado Springs, CO – all ages and relationships to diabetes
Northeastern Colorado (Sterling, Iliff, Merino, Hatxun, Crook, Fleming) – all ages and relationships to diabetes – meets every 2 months
“The Keepers” in Denver – parents & caregivers of teens with type 1
Fort Collins, CO – for kids 18 and under with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers
Central Rockies (Lake County, Leadville, Summit County, Eagle County, and Chaffee County) – all ages and relationships to diabetes
Cheyenne, WY – all ages and relationships to diabetes
Rifle, CO (Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Delta, Grand Mesa) – all ages and relationships to diabetes
Douglas County, CO – all ages and relationships to diabetes
Digital – Virtual meetings for anyone regardless of location, age, and connection to diabetes
Teen Connection Community New! (Virtual)- For those with type 1 diabetes between the ages of 13 and 18.
Southeastern Colorado (Pueblo, Canon City, Lamar, etc.) New! – All ages and relationships to diabetes

You’ll love being a part of the diabetes community! Sign up below to receive notifications about the specific time, date, and location of each meeting.

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Digital Support Groups

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have created a new option for CDF Support Groups to meet digitally. We will host video-conference support group sessions open to anyone who wants to participate. Watch recordings of past sessions and see upcoming topics below.

To sign up for this specific group, select “Digital” on our sign up form:

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The Keepers – A Group for Parents & Caregivers of Teens with Type 1

Named after lighthouse keepers who symbolize the way forward and help in navigating our way through rough waters, “The Keepers” is a new group in the Denver Metro Area to meet other parents and caregivers who are navigating the unique challenges that come with raising and caring for a teen with type 1 diabetes.

To sign up for this specific group, select “The Keepers” on our sign up form:

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What to Expect at CDF Support Groups

CDF Support Groups are monthly (except for the Sterling group, which is every 2 months). Sign up via the link above and notifications for each support group will be emailed to you approximately 2 weeks before the meeting.

We meet at various restaurants around the area. The Denver Metro Area group rotates through all surrounding areas from Parker to Broomfield, Stapleton to Littleton, and Aurora to Lakewood. Our group will be seated together, but you’re welcome, and encouraged, to move around the table to get to know everyone in attendance.

Each meeting is held at a restaurant, where you can choose to purchase dinner or not. We try our best to select restaurants with plenty of gluten-free options available.

Overall, it’s a very relaxed meeting. You can come with questions to ask other attendees or just have some informal conversation with people who understand what you’re going through. We are open to all conversations about diabetes, whether you’ve had a particular rough time with diabetes, are newly diagnosed, want to talk through ideas/strategies, want to learn from others, or just talk with people who speak your language. Every group is a new experience and a new opportunity to meet someone.

We hope you join us for our next meeting!

If you have questions about CDF Support Groups, please contact Sydney Rickert at Sydney@ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org or 303-628-5115.