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Diabetes – MidMichigan Health

August 4th, 2016 9:35 am

Living with Diabetes

The Diabetes programs within MidMichigan Health help people with diabetes take control of their illness so they can live full and active lives here in the middle of Michigan.

Diabetes is a disease that prevents the body from correctly utilizing glucose the fuel that is made from the carbohydrates we eat. There are several types of diabetes:

Learn more about risk factors, symptoms and free screenings throughout the middle of Michigan

If you have diabetes, working with a team, including your physician, a diabetes nurse and a diabetes dietitian, will help you establish a plan for treatment.Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.

Diabetes is a risk factor for many other conditions and complications, including heart disease, eye problems, kidney disease, foot problems and depression. But there are many things you can do to manage your disease and prevent complications:

MidMichigan is committed to providing self-management tools to help you stay in control of your diabetes, including:

You may want to check with your insurance plan to see which programs and services are covered.

The diabetes education programs at MidMichigan Medical Centersin Clare,Gladwin, Midland, and MidMichigan Health ParkMt. Pleasant havebeenrecognized by the American Association of Diabetes Educatorsfor meeting national quality standards.These programs have also earned state certification by theMichigan Department of Community Health.

The diabetes instructors at the Diabetes Center of MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland arecertified diabetes educators (CDEs), which assures that they have met specific requirements of the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators.

Diabetes services and programs are available in severallocations in central Michigan:

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