{"id":12180,"date":"2026-04-16T19:26:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/missouri\/?p=12180"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:27:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:27:18","slug":"missouri-chapter-t1d-meetups-support-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/missouri\/2026\/04\/16\/missouri-chapter-t1d-meetups-support-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Missouri Chapter T1D Meetups &amp; Support Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Join us at a meetup or support groups near you!<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Parents\u2019 Coffees<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet other T1D parents during a supportive gathering over coffee on the second Wednesday of each month at 9am in Kirkwood.\u00a0 Text Katelin 530-409-0771 or Julie 773-209-7979 with location &amp; questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>T1D Adult Meet Ups in St. Louis <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sometimes these meet ups are social, and other times, we have speakers\/presentations.\u00a0 If you\u2019d like more information and to be included in future invites, please contact Danielle Chi at <a href=\"mailto:adultt1dmeetupstl@gmail.com\">adultt1dmeetupstl@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Type 1 Diabetes Caregiver Support Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Come join other T1D caregivers for support and guidance as we navigate diabetes together.\u00a0 Location is in Webster Groves, MO.\u00a0 Contact Annie for more information at <a href=\"mailto:anniestierney@gmail.com\">anniestierney@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Columbia, MO T1D Community Meet Ups<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For more information on future dates, contact Kristen at <a href=\"mailto:missourikristen@gmail.com\">missourikristen@gmail.com<\/a> \/ 636-288-5570.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Southern Illinois Diabetes Awareness Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meets on the 4<sup>th<\/sup> Thursday evening of each month from 6-7:30pm (in person &amp; virtual).\u00a0 Meetings include a free meal.\u00a0 Anyone with diabetes (T1, T2, LADA, etc.) and caregivers are welcome too.\u00a0 Facebook Group:\u00a0 Southeastern Illinois Diabetes Awareness Group.\u00a0 For more information, contact Kimberly at <a href=\"mailto:kscott-pilkington@egyptian.org\">kscott-pilkington@egyptian.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Family Diabetes Meet-Up Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;re not alone!\u00a0 Join other families and our diabetes educators for fun, family-friendly events where you can learn more about staying healthy while making new friends. Past events have included a movie night, meet-up at the Magic House, cooking classes, and yoga workshops.\u00a0 Most events are free, and siblings are welcome.\u00a0 Follow Washington University Pediatric Endocrinology on Facebook or for more information, contact Cara at <a href=\"mailto:Cara.Calhoun@bjc.org\">Cara.Calhoun@bjc.org<\/a> \/ 314-454-2266.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Diabetes Survival Skills Classes at St. Louis Children\u2019s Hospital <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These classes provide a brief, general overview of diabetes care. It\u2019s designed for those who provide occasional care such as babysitters, grandparents, and older siblings. 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