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After the Birth of Your Child
After the Birth of Your Child Several screenings will be performed to ensure your child’s health and safety after delivery. State Blood Screening The Michigan Department of Public Health requires all babies born in Michigan to have a blood test that checks for more than 40 metabolic disorders. If detected early, these disorders may be treated to prevent mental retardation or other serious problems. The blood sample is taken by heel stick 24 hours after birth and is repeated before your baby is discharged. Heart Screening This tests helps identify babies who may have a congenital heart defect
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About NMDI
About Us Northern Michigan Service Area The Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative (NMDI) service area includes 14 counties: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, Roscommon, and Wexford. History NMDI began in 2006 as a collaborative effort between Munson Healthcare, Priority Health, Northern Michigan's Diabetes Outreach Network (TIPDON), and stakeholders from Munson Healthcare's geographic service area. A Steering Committee consists of representatives from Munson Medical Center, Priority Health, local
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NMDI Publications
NMDI Publications Patient Newsletters Winter 2020 Fall 2019 Summer 2019 Spring 2019 Annual Reports 2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013 Bi-Annual Reports 2014 2013 Community Reports 2017 Diabetes Regional Survey Report 2012 Diabetes Community Survey Report 2007 Diabetes Community Survey Report Fact Sheets Physicians Fact Sheet People with Diabetes Fact Sheet Stakeholder Fact Sheet Stakeholder Newsletters 2019 September 2019 June 2019 March 2019 2018 December 2018 August 2018 2017 March 2017 October 2017 December 2017 2016 February 2016 May 2016 December 2016 2015 July
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Learn About Diabetes
Learn About Diabetes Take the Prediabetes Risk Assessment Find out whether you may have prediabetes by taking the prediabetes risk assessment. Do You Have Diabetes? Millions of people have diabetes mellitus, commonly called diabetes. Many people don’t even know they have it. Diabetes is a serious disease and should not be ignored. Propert treatment can help you live a long and healthy life. What Is Diabetes? If you have diabetes, your body can’t make or use insulin. Insulin helps change sugar into energy to keep you alive. There are different kinds of diabetes. The main ones are type 1 and
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Types of Diabetes
Types of Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes This type of diabetes is mostly found in children and young adults. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin and you must inject insulin daily. You may have these symptoms: Urinate often Thirsty Hungry Weight loss Fatigue Irritability Blurred vision Trouble seeing Type 2 Diabetes Most people with diabetes have this form of the disease. Type 2 is usually found in people over 45, who have diabetes in their family, who are overweight, who don’t exercise, and who have cholesterol problems. It is also common in certain racial and ethnic groups
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Diabetes Education Programs
Diabetes Education Programs Near You Diabetes Education is covered by Medicare and most health insurance plans. A diabetes educator can help you stay healthy and give you the right tools to manage your diabetes. Diabetes education programs are available at Munson Healthcare hospitals. Learn more about Diabetes Education at Munson Healthcare. Find Your Path Many programs in northern Michigan offer education about diabetes. These include: National Diabetes Prevention Program Those wishing to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes will benefit from this structured, active program
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Preventing Diabetes
Preventing Diabetes What is Pre-Diabetes? Pre-diabetes is when your blood glucose (blood sugar) is higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. You may have also heard it called “borderline diabetes.” If your fasting blood glucose is 100-125 mg/mL or your A1C is 5.7-6.4 percent, then you probably have pre-diabetes. Without making any changes, you could go on to develop type 2 diabetes. You may also be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes if you: Are 45 years or older Had gestational diabetes Have a BMI ≥ 25 Have an immediate family member with diabetes Are
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Tools and Tips for Healthy Living and Diabetes Management
Tools and Tips Here you will find many of our favorite resources. Diabetes Food & Nutrition Health & Wellness To Go Insurance Information Shape Up North Testing Supplies Tobacco Cessation
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Diabetes Resources
Diabetes Resources Support Groups Living with diabetes impacts your life and can feel overwhelming. It is important to develop a strong network of caring family members and friends to help you manage living with diabetes. A number of support groups are available in northern Michigan. Online support groups also are available. Find a support group now. Northern Michigan Resource Guide Our comprehensive guide to diabetes services and support in northern Michigan includes the following topics listed by county: Diabetes Management and Nutritional Services: Endocrinologists, primary care providers
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Healthy Living
Healthy Living Local Resources Shape Up North (SUN) is a community collaboration created to provide the resources you need to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. A calendar of events for the region includes activities ranging from walking to biking to family fun. SUN also offers tips, guidance, and support for individuals, schools, businesses, and health care providers in northern Michigan. Other Resources Food and Nutrition Information Tobacco Cessation Resource