Central Illinois Juvenile Diabetes Support Network

The purpose of our meetings is to provide information, support and encouragement to central Illinois families living with diabetes.  At our informal meetings, you can meet other parents (moms and dads) who deal with the same daily struggles as you.  Previous meetings have dealt with topics such as:

• Helping your child with diabetes succeed in school 

• 504 plans - what are they?

• Helping siblings of the child with diabetes deal with their feelings

• Stem cell research

• Insulin pump therapy

• Technological advances

Free childcare is provided for all children by adults trained in diabetes care. The children have fun creating a craft, watching a movie, or playing outside on the church's play structure (weather permitting). This is an excellent opportunity for kids with diabetes to realize they are not alone! 

If you'd like more information on the Central Illinois Juvenile Diabetes Support Group, please contact Brian Coffey at (309) 683-3292.

Our group is proudly supported by the following sponsors:

• Accu-Chek

• Animas Corporation

• Medtronic-Minimed

Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30.

Location:

 

Lower Level St. Paul Lutheran Church

1427 W Lake Avenue

Peoria IL, 61614

* (1 block west of N. University)

Bloomington/Normal

Lori Coffey is working to plan some fun, informative events for all Bloomington-Normal families. Please check back here in the future for updates, and be sure to read the monthly newsletters.

 

Send mail to coffey5@ameritech.net with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 04/26/08