PORTSMOUTH, RI — The monthly diabetes support group sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice (formerly Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties) will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Edward King Senior Center, 35 King St., Newport, R.I. The group session is free and open to all persons with diabetes. No appointment or referral is needed. For more information, call 401-682 2100 x1642.