Range Riders Diabetes Group is a welcoming support group for people living with diabetes who want connection, practical tools, and a space to talk openly about the highs and lows of daily life. designed to reduce feelings of isolation and to empower participants with knowledge. This group offers a supportive space to share experiences, learn from others, and foster encouragement and hope through lending each other emotional and social support.

Discussions will include the impacts of diabetes, lifestyle management techniques, treatment options, and self-care topics such as mental, emotional, and social health.

Range Riders Diabetes Group welcomes individuals living with diabetes as well as friends and family supporting them.

Range Riders Diabetes Group is a monthly open group and regular participation is not required. Participants may join at any time and "drop in" as needed. Individuals may participate as much as they are comfortable or just be present if that suits them.

Each session blends peer conversation with short, useful topics on technology, exercise, stress, nutrition, and problem-solving. Whether you’re navigating unpredictable glucose swings, adjusting to new routines, or looking for community that understands the mental load of diabetes, this group offers steady support and shared insight.

Group sessions typically include: 

• Welcome & introductions (5 minutes)

• Group guidelines & grounding (5-10 minutes)

• Education/guest speaker/themed topic (15-20 minutes)

• Group discussion & sharing (20-30 minutes)

• Resource sharing & announcements (5 minutes)

• Closing ritual & wrap-up

Range Riders Diabetes Group is offered monthly, typically on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12:00PM-1:00PM.

Range Riders Diabetes Group is held in our Mammoth location (121 College Pkwy, Mammoth Lakes, CA) in the 2nd floor study of the South Gateway Apartments.

The group facilitator may greet you in the lobby and escort you upstairs or you can follow signage to the upstairs study.

Range Riders Diabetes Group is a free support group.

If you would like to support our work through a financial gift, please consider making a donation to Elevate through the Mammoth Hospital Foundation.

Range Riders Diabetes Group is free and open to all adult participants 18 years of age and older. Parental consent and co-attendance is recommended for participants 14-18 years of age as discussion is geared toward an adult audience. Please contact us if you are seeking support for your child under the age of 18.

Please sign up early and notify us of plan changes early! We want to make the most of our valuable resources, and group sessions with no enrollment a minimum of 12 hours prior to start time are subject to cancellation. Your participation helps dictate where we direct our team’s time and attention. Thank you for your assistance on this matter.

Use the orange "sign up" links on the schedule below and follow the prompts to register or login to your account.

You should receive a confirmation email with class details upon successful sign up. (Please be sure to opt into scheduling and reminder emails as this is how we will notify you of cancellations and schedule changes as well).

Please contact us by phone (760-924-4301) or email (elevate@mammothhospital.com) if you need assistance.