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Permalink Reply by Cara on May 5, 2010 at 2:21pm

Call your local hospitals and ask about support groups. Most hospitals near me have at least 1 diabetes support group, the one closest to me has 3, type 1, type 2 and a pumper group.

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Permalink Reply by StaceyD on May 5, 2010 at 2:33pm

Hi Elmo,

You can also ask at your endo's office. My CDE in that office holds meetings for pumpers, and type 1 and type 2 like Cara mentioned. I happen to go to a very big practice so in addition to meetings, they will occasionally have guest speakers to some events. Good luck finding what you need.

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Permalink Reply by Trey on May 5, 2010 at 3:17pm

I'm not sure which pump you're using, but I know that MiniMed hosts some regional groups for pumpers and CGM users. It may be hit and miss finding active atheletes in those local meetings, however. I've been diabetic for 30 years, and on a pump for over 20, and played lacrosse in college while pumping so I'd be happy to dialog with you about how I managed things through that phase of my life.

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Permalink Reply by barbraann on May 5, 2010 at 3:28pm

Good luck! I had to start my own support group not specifically for pumpers just T1's in general. Try the hospitals in your area, your local Diabetes Association and after that I don't know.

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Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on May 5, 2010 at 4:33pm

If you are willing to drive about a half hour, there is an insulin pump support group at Florida Hospital (http://www.floridahospital.com/Patients/SupportGroups.aspx).

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