There is no charge for participation

BRIDGEPORT  —St. Vincent’s Medical Center and Animas Corp., a Johnson & Johnson company, are co-sponsoring a new monthly Diabetes Support Group at the hospital, according to a statement.
"Participants will learn important information regarding coping with diabetes and improving lifestyle, and will have the opportunity to share tips with other people with diabetes to overcome challenges and frustration," the statment said.
The group, which is free, is facilitated by a St. Vincent’s nurse and Animas representative both specializing in diabetes, the statement said.

Topics to be addressed monthly include: diet, meal planning and carb counting, monitoring blood glucose levels, administration of insulin through injection or pump, flexibility in daily regimens and exercise, the statement said.
The Support Group meetings will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, in St. Vincent’s Level 3 South Conference Room. Upcoming dates are: March 23 and April 27.
St. Vincent’s and Animas also co-sponsor regular seminars for people with diabetes at the Medical Center, the statement said.
To register, contact Kristi Young at Animas at 1-877-937-7867 ext. 1790 or kyoung1@its.jnj.com