Diabetes resources
West Michigan resources
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital offers diabetes classes in individual and group sessions. Classes are two hours long. For more information call Jill Moore.
231 627-1276
Carson City Hospital provides diabetes education through the Diabetes Outpatient Program of Montcalm County. A nurse educator teaches signs, symptoms, and treatment of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia conditions, glucose monitoring, physical changes diabetes may cause, drugs, insulin, and other risk factors. There are also one-on-one visits available.
989 584-3971, ext. 379 www.carsoncityhospital.com Covenant Healthcare offers Pre-Diabetes classes that discuss risk factors, nutritional needs and exercise.
989 583-5193 Camp Midicha, Fenton, Michigan The American Diabetes Association hosts Camp Midicha, a camp for children with diabetes, ages 8-18, located near Fenton, MI. Children have fun while learning how to better manage their diabetes. Physicians, dietitians and other health professionals staff the camp. (Priority Health offers limited scholarships.)
888 342-2383, ext 6698 Hackley Hospital in Muskegon has individual 1-hour counseling sessions with both a nurse and a dietitian. The nurse facilitates group educational classes on diet, exercise, and behavior change. The dietitian reviews meal plans, signs of high and low blood sugars, and other important topics for people with diabetes. Follow up is on an individual basis.
231 728-4810 www.hackley.org
Holland Community Hospital offers one-on-one diabetes education with a Registered Nurse and Dietitian. The hospital also offers a diabetes support group, group classes, and a comprehensive class twice a month.
616 394-3270 www.hollandhospital.org Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - West Michigan Chapter 616 957-1838 www.jdrf.org (National website)
www.jdrfwestmichigan.com (Local website)
Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids offers Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Education classes for people ages 18 and over with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. Education focuses on learning about diabetes: treatment, self-care, medication, and risk factors involved. A dietitian and nurse will work together to educate you on lifestyle changes and goals to be met. Each participant will receive an individualized meal plan. (Requires physician referral.) State- certified and recognized by the American Diabetes Association. Translator services also available.
616 252-4900 Michigan Department of Community Health Diabetes Control Program 517 335-9892
www.michigan.gov/mdch Michigan Diabetes Outreach Networks TIPDON (28 counties of lower peninsula)
800 847-3665 or
231 348-8596 TENDON (11 counties in West Central MI)
800 472-3175 or
616 735-1118 UPDON (Upper Peninsula) 906 228-9203 OR (UP only)
800 369-9522 SEMDON (Southeast MI)
313 259-1574 ECDON (East-Central MI)
800 323-6614 or
810 232-0522 SODON (Southwest MI)
800 795-7800 or
517 279-2267 www.diabetesinmichigan.org Munson Medical Center offers the "Diabetes: What You Need to Know" class, which includes education on nutrition, exercise, controlling symptoms, medication, and low blood sugar. It is offered individually or in a group. This class is offered in Traverse City, Cadillac, Frankfort, Grayling, Leelanau, and Kalkaska.
231 935-8200 or
800 4-MUNSON www.munsonhealthcare.org Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative
www.nmdiabetes.org. Focuses on the 11-county region served by Munson Medical Center. The goal of the Initiative is to reduce the incidence of diabetes and improve the care of people with diabetes in this region. Their website has resources for people at risk for diabetes, newly diagnosed with diabetes, and people who have had diabetes for a long time. In addition, there are resource for health professionals caring for people with diabetes.
Northern Michigan Hospital offers diabetes self-management education training.
231 487-3200 or
877 487-3201
North Ottawa Community Health offers a diabetes education program which consists of a 60-minute individual assessment and test that identifies each person's risk factors. After the assessment, there are three three-hour classes taught by a dietitian and nurse. These classes cover medications, different types of diabetes, self monitoring, risk factor reduction, nutrition and diet, stress management, goal setting, exercise/activity, and lifestyle changes. Follow- up after the program ends checks on the status of personal goals.
616 847-5332 Saint Mary's Mercy Medical Center in Grand Rapids offers both individual and group programs. An initial assessment is completed. Dietitians, Registered Nurses, diabetes educators, and podiatrists are available for classes on meal planning, diabetes management during illness, blood sugar monitoring, community resources, and short and long term complications. There are also advanced topics such as cooking tips, eating out, and traveling tips. Services are provided through the Peter M. Wege Center for Health & Learning.
616 732-3098
www.smmmc.org Spectrum Health offers Diabetes Self-Management education with a variety of services to fit individual needs at various locations. Group classes and one-on-one appointments are held daytime and evenings. Class types include a comprehensive class for type 2 diabetes (covers all main areas of diabetes self-management) and an intensive management class. A physician referral is needed.
616 267-2626 Taking on Diabetes in Michigan is an initiative developed by the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The goal is to promote the awareness of proper care needed by people with diabetes, such as a physical exam, dilated eye exam, foot checks, and an HbA1c test. Educational brochures, resource lists, and pocket cards are available.
313 871-3543
United Memorial Health Systems provides diabetes education with an emphasis on self-care, control of blood glucose, and managing symptoms before they appear.
616 754-6185
Zeeland Community Hospital offers classes to meet the needs of pre-diabetic, newly diagnosed diabetic, and long-term diabetic patients who may need updated information to control their disease. Classes are offered at a variety of times.
616 772-7509 or
616 669-0250
National resources
American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading non-profit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by this disease. The Diabetes Info section of the ADA Web site is full of valuable information for anyone who wants to learn more about diabetes. Click on "Internet Resources" for a comprehensive list of diabetes-related Web sites.
National Office:
800-DIABETES (800 342-2383)
www.diabetes.org
Michigan Office: 888-DIABETES (888 342-2383)
To order educational materials:
800 232-6733 American Dietetic Association 800 877-1600
www.eatright.org
American Foundation for the Blind 800 232-5463
www.afb.org American Heart Association in Michigan Grand Rapids
616 285-1888 or
248 827-4214 www.americanheart.org Joining People with Diabetes 517 335-8445 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International 800 JDF-CURE (800 533-2873)
www.jdf.org
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Metro Detroit SE Chapter
248 355-1133 www.jdrf.org Resources for parents of children with diabetes
The Publications sections of these websites provide valuable information about children and diabetes. Some of the information is available in Spanish.
National Eye Health Education Program
National Eye Institute For information:
301 496-5248 To order materials:
800 869-2020 (for professionals, bulk quantities only)
www.nei.nih.gov National Federation of the Blind 1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
410 659-9314 www.nfb.org
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases This institute is part of the National Institutes of Health. The Web site features about 30 pamphlets on diabetes. Some pamphlets are in Spanish.
www.niddk.nih.gov .
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan 800 482-1455
www.nkfm.org Spanish Speaking Information Center 810 239-4417
