Looking for support in Northern California? You are not alone in your journey with type 1 diabetes (T1D). These groups offer great opportunities for people with T1D, and their caregivers, friends and family. Make new friends and learn about the latest T1D research, technology, and share management best practices by joining a T1D support group:

American Board for Child Diabetics (ABCD) – Half Moon Bay, The Mission of ABCD is to provide life changing diabetic supplies and enriched life experiences to families lacking adequate financial resources. Contact info@abcdiabetics.org or 650-269-7385 for more information.

Adult Type 1 and Type 1.5 Diabetes Support Group – North Bay, An educational and fun social group for people with T1D and type 1.5 or latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA). This group meets once a month from September through May. To join please call Yvonne at 707-838-4657.

Bay Pumpers, meets 7 – 8:30 on the 3^rd Tuesday of the month at the Terraces of Los Gatos, 800 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos 95032 in the 2^nd floor “Galleria” conference room. Contact Don Cragun baypumpers@yahoo.com

D-Ladies, Support Group for Type 1 Women. Novato Community Medical Office Bldg, 1st floor, 165 Rowland Way, Novato. 6:30 to 8:30p, day varies. Contact Lori, 707-228-6664

D1aBosses, D1aBosses provides guidance, support and empowerment to newly diagnosed tweens and teens. Our T1D teens want to make sure that those who are newly diagnosed know they are not alone! We are available to simply talk teen to teen or provide guidance and support any time. We have a fun and relatable group who love to get together once a month for fun outings, laughter and support.  Instagram @D1aBosses; https://d1abosses.org

Dogs4Diabetics – Concord, Join D4D at the Nylabone Training Center for the Type YOU Diabetes Support Group. This is an open support group for insulin-dependent diabetics to provide a forum for discussion of your life with diabetes. Contact info@Dogs4Diabetics or 925-246-5785 for more information.

The East Bay Type 1 Womens, 3rd Saturday at Kaiser in Oakland. 10:30 to 12:30, 3600 Broadway, room H1/H2. Parking is free.

Insulin Ideas, 2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. 6:30-8p. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Diablo Clinical Research, 2nd floor. Call 925-930-7267 for questions. Open to all with frustrations or questions about using insulin. Support person welcome.

JDRF Norcal CommuniT1D – Sacramento, CA, Meet with other families who are living with Type 1 Diabetes. This group is open to parents, grandparents, caregivers and children living with T1D. For more information contact Erin Gottis at erin_gottis@yahoo.com or Shawna Mitten at theperfectfit07@yahoo.com. Or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CommuniT1D/

John Muir Walnut Creek, 2nd Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30. Basement room of John Muir Hospital, check in at Volunteer Desk, drop in. Sponsored by American Diabetes Association

Loop Meet-up. Diablo Clinical Research, 2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. Go to LOOP SF-SV-Bay Area meet-up.com , 12 noon, 4th Saturdays.

Open Source Wellness- Oakland, CA, Open Source Wellness is a Community and a “Behavioral Pharmacy” where four basic practices underlying physical and psychological health are facilitated. MOVE, NOURISH, CONNECT, BE. Health powered by connection! EVERY TUESDAY EVENING, DROP INS WELCOME. https://www.opensourcewellness.org/ , Ben Emmert-Aronson , Ben@opensourcewellness.org..

Pump Support Group, 4501 Sand Creek, Kaiser Antioch Hospital. 4-5:30p. 2nd Thursday of the month. Rooms 1A & 1B. Contact Cheryl at joseph.champlin@sbcglobal.net, or 925-516-77725.

Pumps & Sensors, 1300 B Willow Pass Ct, Dogs4Diabetics Training Center. Open to those wondering about or already using any pump or sensor and having questions. Contact Jeannie at ghjeannie@aol.com

Sugar Mommas – San Francisco Bay Area T1D Moms Group, Sugar Mommas are moms living with T1D who are currently expecting or have young children. Sugar Mommas get together for fun and support. The kids get to play too! For more information visit www.facebook.com/Type1DiabeticSugarMommas

Support Group for Women with Type 1 Diabetes – Novato, This group of nurturing women come together for an evening of sharing, laughing, bonding in a safe environment so you can focus on you and your health. You will leave the evening not feeling alone and isolated anymore, because the women in this group “get it.” For more information contact Lori Veliquette at 707-228-6664. loriveliquette@gmail.com

Sutter Health, Berkeley, call Ann Doherty 510-204-1081

T1D Marin – Touching lives touched by type 1 diabetes, T1D Marin is a support group for families whose lives have been touched by type 1 diabetes. The group has monthly meetings, a lecture series, and family gatherings throughout the year. They offer great resource, advice, community (and a bit of levity) with this challenging and ever-changing condition. Please contact Marcena Hopkins Peterson for further information. marcenapeterson@icloud.com

T1D Napa Valley, T1D Napa Valley is a community that provides and encourages unconditional support for people and families living with type 1 diabetes, whenever and however that support is needed. We connect and share online and in person through family gatherings, playdates and bike rides for kids living with T1D and a monthly moms night out. Contact Lisa Schuemann at Lschuemann@cfnapa.com or at 707-688-2821 for more information. Or https://www.facebook.com/T1D-Napa-Valley-894390873905799/timelineisit

T1D Teen Night – Sacramento, CA, Monthly meetups where teens can participate in fun activities, and where they can bring a friend and make a friend. For more information, contact Molly Weber molly@theurbanhive.com and Gisela Gutierrez ggsnowwhite@hotmail.com or visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/573048709985298/

T1D Women’s Support Group – Berkeley, CA, Generally held the second Saturday of each month, the T1D Women’s Support Group in Berkeley is a great place to meet other women living with T1D, make new friends, and talk type 1 diabetes. Women only, this group usually meets from 10:30 am to noon at locations in Berkeley or Oakland. To learn more and join the mailing list, please contact Amber Evans amber@thetrollfamily.com

Type 1 Diabetes/Insulin Pump Support Group at Center for Diabetes Services in SF. This group meets in the evening once every 6 weeks. Contact the Diabetes Center at 415-600-0506 or cpmcdiab@sutterhealth.org for more info, dates, and locations, or to be added to the email.

Type1.Us, Berkeley, Support person welcome. 2nd Sunday 11:30 to 12:30. Contact Matthew at matthew@type1.us for place.

Type YOU, 1300 B Willow Pass Ct, Dogs4Diabetics Training Center. All welcome. 7p-8:30. 3rd Tuesday of the month. Support person welcome. Call 925-246-5785.

UCSF – Diabetes Teaching Center, Programs provide the knowledge and confidence needed to take care of diabetes, to offer inspiration and support.Workshops, meet-ups, and online education available. www.dtc.ucsf.edu

Campfire- Video Meetings & Chat Group, This group is focused on providing support for people with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). It’s a place to share experiences, discuss skills, and connect to people who know what we are going through. To learn more, please visit www.campfire.care/diabetes-group.

Wine about Diabetes, Meet up for women living with T1D. Meeting schedule varies. For more information, contact Jennie Park at jpark@localmediaconnections.com

YLC: The Young Leadership Committee (YLC), YLC comprises talented professionals who volunteer, fundraise and network for JDRF. Get social for a great cause and join the YLC. To learn more, please contact Kevin O’Scanlon at koscanlon@jdrf.org or 415-597-6311.

If you would like to see your support group listed on our website, or for more information, please contact JDRF Northern California Outreach Coordinator, Jenn Pliner at jpliner@jdrf.org.