Mission, Vision, & Values
PARTNERING TO REVOLUTIONIZE DIABETES TREATMENT
The Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes (MCT2D) seeks to engage and empower medical providers across the state to accelerate dissemination and implementation of evidence-based strategies to prevent or slow disease progression of Type 2 Diabetes.
Rather than simply focusing on optimizing HbA1c as the disease progresses over a patient’s lifetime, the goal will be to support providers to deliver high quality behavioral and medical treatment to prevent, slow or reverse the course of the disease.
Given the persistent disparities in prevalence and quality of care, our efforts to disseminate effective strategies will specifically addressing social determinants of health and supporting providers who are working in low resource / high need environments.
Our Three Initiatives
- Support lower carbohydrate eating.
- Expand access to and use of continuous glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes.
- Remove barriers to prescribing newer classes of drug treatments for type 2 diabetes, specifically: GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors.
Mission
MCT2D’s mission is to engage and empower clinicians and patients across Michigan to accelerate dissemination and implementation of evidence-based strategies to prevent and reverse progression of Type 2 diabetes and its complications
Vision
A world where Type 2 Diabetes is no longer a progressive disease.
Values
Integrity: We are honest, fair, genuine, open, and ethical in all that we do. We keep our word and act in accordance with our values.
Collaboration: We believe the best work is work done together. We constructively share ideas and input both inside and outside of the program to achieve shared goals.
Empowerment: We trust that with the right tools and information, people can achieve their goals.
Respect: We show respect for all people, their culture, and the communities in which they live. We demonstrate high regard for one another, our partners, and our stakeholders. We act with empathy and seek to understand.
Diversity and Inclusion: We know that people with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, ideas, cultures, and strengths are what make us great and we recognize and acknowledge our differences. We strive to ensure that everyone feels welcome, included, and heard.
