Corewell Health Children’s in Southeast Michigan
Diabetes Management and Support
Controlling diabetes is a team effort
Whether you’ve been living with diabetes for a long time or recently been diagnosed, you don’t have to face it alone. Our team can help you take control of your health, with a complete system of support and care that includes education, lifestyle guidance, and personalized treatment options.
Your primary care doctor is an essential resource in your diabetes journey. You will need a referral from your doctor to be eligible for many of the available programs. Fees may apply, so check with your insurance provider about coverage.
Take the first step
Your primary care doctor can connect you with the support you need to manage your diabetes successfully.
Diabetes prevention and management programs and services
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to diabetes management. Your primary care doctor will start by taking time to understand your circumstances, challenges, and needs. You may be referred to a diabetes educator that will help customize a plan that incorporates the right combination of lifestyle modifications and clinical treatments to keep your diabetes in check.
Diabetes Prevention Program
Diabetes self-management education and support
Diabetes Personal Action Toward Health (Diabetes PATH) in Southeast Michigan
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Weight management
Keeping diabetes in check
Wherever you are on your health journey, we can support you.
Diabetes testing
Fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and oral glucose tolerance tests are designed to identify and manage type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Diabetes monitoring
Tracking your glucose through daily checks, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, and periodic A1C tests can help you successfully manage your diabetes.
Training and support
Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) training helps you track real-time glucose levels for precise daily management. Insulin pump training uses CGM data to fine tune insulin delivery based on glucose trends.
When to see an endocrine specialist
If complications arise or if treatment options are no longer effective, your primary care doctor may refer you to an endocrinologist. These specialists evaluate and treat diabetes and other conditions of the endocrine system.
Pediatric diabetes
We help kids effectively manage their health, so they can lead healthy, safe lives.
Related services
Wound Care
If you have a wound that isn’t healing for more than 30 days, our team is ready to help.
Heart & Vascular Care
If diabetes is taking a toll on your heart, our specialists can design a treatment plan around your specific needs.
Wellness and Lifestyle Resources
Check out easy-to-prepare recipes or sign up for classes—all in one place.
Wound Care
If you have a wound that isn’t healing for more than 30 days, our team is ready to help.
Heart & Vascular Care
If diabetes is taking a toll on your heart, our specialists can design a treatment plan around your specific needs.
Wellness and Lifestyle Resources
Check out easy-to-prepare recipes or sign up for classes—all in one place.
Manage your care with MyChart
MyChart makes it easy to make appointments, connect with your care team, get test results, and more.