JDRF works with many parent and volunteer-led groups in Arizona and New Mexico to provide support for you and your family and connect you to other people who live with diabetes in your community. The groups are mixed with both parents of newly diagnosed children and parents that have been managing their children's diabetes for years, young and old, girls and boys. These groups provide an opportunity for parents to share resources in the area, provide tips on what works for them and a place to get support from someone who knows what you are going through.

If you are interested in joining a group near you, please click on the links below!  Thank you to all our group leaders for making a difference in your area!

Upcoming Events

Phoenix East Valley Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Parent’s Only Dinner
Sunday, September 19, 2010
4:00pm

Contact Krystal Darrow at krystaljoyd@yahoo.com for more information!

Local Groups:

West Valley Parents of T1 Kids
Welcome! We are a group of Phoenix West Valley parents who are raising children with type 1 diabetes. Our goal is simple: To enhance the lives of children and families living with type 1 diabetes through local support and friendship. Whether you are coping
with a new diagnosis or have already become an "old pro" at managing type 1 diabetes, we enthusiastically welcome new members. This is a group none of us ever wanted to join, but come laugh, share, and cry with us. Please post an intro and jump in!
CLICK HERE

Prescott, AZ Type 1 Diabetes
This is a support group for those affected by type 1 diabetes and their families in the Prescott, AZ area. CLICK HERE

Anthem4aCure (North Phoenix)
It’s about families living with Type 1 diabetes, it’s about coming together as a community, it’s about education and support, it’s about CURING diabetes! We are a group of families in North Phoenix (Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, Tramonto, Etc.) coming together for a cure. We all have our own separate stories of how Type 1 diabetes has impacted our families but we come together as a group to form support and friendships on our quest for a cure. CLICK HERE

North East Valley Parents of T1 Kids
Welcome! We are a group of parents, who live in Scottsdale, Phoenix and other Northeast communities of the Phoenix metro area. We are also raising children with type 1 diabetes. We hope that, through this group, our members and their kids will find friendship and support. CLICK HERE

Phoenix East Valley Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabete (Facebook)
WELCOME!! We are a group of Phoenix East Valley parents who are raising children with Type 1 Diabetes. Our desire is to bring support and encouragement to the lives of those living with Type 1 Diabetes. This group is open for parents of children with Type 1
Diabetes to share stories, ask questions, make friends, and VENT, as we experience life together and fight this daily battle. We encourage interaction and plan frequent, cost effective outings where your child with diabetes can make new friends who are "just
like them." Whether you are newly diagnosed or have become an 'old pro' this group is for you. We are open for anyone to join so please post an introduction and join in! CLICK HERE

Type 1 Tucson
Providing support and encouragement for families in Tucson with loved ones that have Type 1 Diabetes. CLICK HERE

Adult Type 1 Network
Hello! Thank you for your interest in the Adult Type I Network! I hope this will be a place you can find support, ideas, and comfort in knowing that you are not alone in living a life with Type I Diabetes. I am located in Northern Arizona (Flagstaff) and looking to start
coordinating events with others in the area. Look forward to hearing from you.
CLICK HERE

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