PEDIATRIC DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS | NYU LANGONE HOSPITAL - LONG ISLAND

Offers virtual support groups for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. These groups, led by our team of pediatric diabetes experts, help children, their siblings, and parents manage the condition, and any social and emotional adjustments that may occur. Kindred Spirits engages parents and caregivers of children who have type 1 diabetes in an educational discussion with guest speakers. Participants share stories and challenges while receiving emotional support from their peers. Additional programs offered include: Kids Interested in Diabetes which teaches children 5-10 and their siblings about type 1 diabetes through games and activities; Dia-besties helps children ages 10-13 positively cope with managing type 1 diabetes; and an In-person teen group for teenagers ages 13-18 with type 1 diabetes. Call for detailed information of all services offered.

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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

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259 1st Street, Mineola, NY 11501

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(516) 663-3067

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(516) 663-0333

Main - Main

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Suffolk County, NY Nassau County, NY

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NYU LANGONE HOSPITAL - LONG ISLAND

Offers 591-bed medical center located in Mineola. Home to Nassau County’s only adult Level 1 Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons with full adult and pediatric capabilities. Our Trauma Center team, part of the Emergency Department at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, provides advanced care to adults and children who have serious or life-threatening injuries.