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The multidisciplinary team at the HUDERF diabetes clinic implements group workshops for patients with diabetes focused on patient partnership. In 2022, six workshops were held, with a total of thirty-six participants of various ages and genders. In addition to the defined workshop topics, a variety of topics related to the impact of diabetes on daily life were addressed. In order to evaluate the relevance of this project, we submitted a satisfaction questionnaire to the subjects. The overall assessment was very positive. The sharing of experiences with others was the most appreciated point and allowed us to co-construct emotions together (with the group), as well as encouraging a sense of belonging. Our group workshops also allowed a containment of the subjects’ anxiety, a (re)appropriation of the disease, along with an increase in theoretical knowledge regarding the management of diabetes. The proposed model involves a redefinition of the relationship between caregivers and patients by making patients more involved in their care. In conclusion, our group workshops brought to light another aspect of our clinic, complementing our care offer. We are keen to pursue this proposal by further improving the co-construction of the model with the subjects.