The model designed at U-M Health integrates a multidisciplinary care team that provides a comprehensive orientation session, assistance making appointments, introduction to adult-care physicians who specialize in diabetes care for young adults, and help understanding the complexities of diabetes care. Patients and their families can participate in one of several group sessions per year scheduled by the program coordinator, a diabetes social worker who has extensive expertise with transition patients. 

Our diabetes education specialists talk them through managing diabetes care on their own for the first time. This includes navigating insurance calls, proper insulin storage, co-pays, and healthy meal choices, especially on a college campus or away from home. Patients are reminded that people around them should know about their disease and what to do in the event of an episode. For patients going away to college, there is referral assistance as well. This basic information is critical to safely and comfortably self-managing. Further, the program’s coordinator is able to identify emotional needs of the patients and find the best approach to ensuring those needs are met. This program is available and applicable for all patients with diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, or other forms of the disease).

The Diabetes Transition Program is designed for young adults with diabetes, ages 18-23, who are transitioning from pediatric to adult care. This program is inclusive of all diabetes types, including Type 1, Type 2 and other forms.

To schedule an appointment, please call 734-647-5871.