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Hi Guys,

I had the pleasure of interviewing my amazing Endocrinologist, Dr. Debbie Chen. We delve in on a few ways to support you and keep you on track with your diabetic companion. Below we have included a list of resources to help you continue with your journey to wellness. I hope you enjoy!

Dr. Debbie Chen

24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 647-5871 Phone

https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/intmed/divisions/metabolism-endocrinology-diabetes/education-training/endocrinology-fellowship-training-program

Diabetes-related Resources

1. AmericanDiabetesAssociation(ADA)resources

1. Diabetesoverview:https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes
   
2. Mealplanning:https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/meal-planning
   
3. Understanding carbohydrates:
   
   https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/understanding-carbs
   
4. Howtoreadafoodlabel:
   
   https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/understanding-food-labels
   
5. Healthinsurance:https://www.diabetes.org/resources/health-insurance-aid
   
6. Patient education library:
   
   https://professional.diabetes.org/search/site?f%5B0%5D=im_field_dbp_ct
   
   %3A32&retain-filters=1
   
7. Whenyoutravel:
   
   https://www.diabetes.org/resources/know-your-rights/discrimination/public- accommodations/air-travel-and-diabetes
   

2. CenterforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC)resources

1. LivingwithDiabetes:https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/index.html
   
2. Preventcomplications:
   
   https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/problems.html
   
3. Diabetes and mental health:
   
   https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/mental-health.html
   

3. UniversityofMichiganresources

1. Diabetesoverview:
   
   https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/endocrinology-diabetes-
   
   and-metabolism/diabetes
   
2. Diabetesguidebook:
   
   http://www.med.umich.edu/pdf/Diabetes-101-Taking-Charge.pdf
   
3. Diabetes classes:
   
   https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/endocrinology-diabetes-
   
   and-metabolism/diabetes-classes
   
4. Diabetessupportgroup:
   
   https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/endocrinology-diabetes- and-metabolism/diabetes-support-groups
   

4. Resourcestopotentiallyreducetheexpenseofinsulin

1. Makesureyourbrandofinsulinisontheformularyforyourinsurance(for
   
   example, your insurance may cover the short-acting insulin Admelog, but
   
   not the short-acting insulin Humalog)
   
2. UsecouponsavailablefromGoodRx
   
3. Discuss concerns about the cost of insulin and/or other diabetes
   
   medications with your physician. Sometimes, there are alternatives that they may be able to prescribe.
   

d. Checkthemanufacturerwebsite(Sanofi,EliLilly,NovoNordisk)formore information

i. Some drug companies have patient assistance programs that offer insulin at a discounted price to people whose income is below a certain threshold

e. WalmartofferstheReliOnbrandinsulin(regularinsulin,NPHinsulin)

5. Smartinsulinpensystem:InPen

6. Continuousglucosemonitor a. FreeStyleLibre

b. DexComG6(hasalarmsforlows)

7. Insulinpumps

1. Closed-loopinsulinpump:Medtronic670G
   
2. Traditionalpumpthatusestubingtoconnecttheinsulinpumptothe
   
   cannula: Medtronic (e.g. 530G, 630G), Tandem T-Slim
   
3. Pumps that function without tubing: Omnipod, V-Go