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What is the MCT2D Patient Advisory Board (PAB)?

At the center of our work is a group of patients and caregivers who meet six times a year to discuss and share their experiences. As a patient and/or caregiver affected by type 2 diabetes, we hope you will consider joining. As a PAB member, you will meet others and work with the MCT2D to:
  • Help us understand the issues facing people with type 2 diabetes. 
  • Brainstorm ideas for how to better support patients and their communities
  • Give input on tools and services
  • Work together with other patients, families and caregivers
  • Help us make programs and services that work for patients in the lifelong journey of diabetes

What Does Being a Patient Advisor Mean?

The Patient Advisory Board meets for 1 hour once every two months. The meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members can join the meeting using their computer, tablet, smartphone, or by calling in using a home phone. Each meeting will follow a loose format where MCT2D team members will guide the conversation and get your feedback. Lively and engaging conversation from all members is encouraged and all viewpoints are heard and respected.
Patient Advisors are asked to commit to at least a year (6 meetings) of membership, although we understand that unexpected circumstances can come up that may prevent you from continuing your participation.
Patient Advisors will be required to sign a Participant Agreement and Code of Conduct Policy. This will ensure that all members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts without judgment. 
For your time and participation, you will be paid $25 via check for each session you attend.

Are you interested in the Patient Advisory Board? Send us your name and email and we will get back to you!

Patient Perspectives

Meet Shalley, MCT2D patient advisor

Shalley discusses why she joined the MCT2D patient advisory board and her struggles with affording an SGLT2 medicaiton for her type 2 diabetes.
“I want to be able to contribute and make a difference.”
—Shalley, MCT2D Patient Advisory Board member and advocate for more affordable T2D medications

2024 meetings


  • Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 4 to 5PM : PAB Meeting, Zoom
  • Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 4 to 5PM: PAB Meeting, Zoom
  • Special Event (Optional): April & May 2024 MCT2D Regional Wide Meetings - In-Person, Livonia (4/9), Ann Arbor (4/11), Troy (4/16), Kalamazoo (4/23), Grand Rapids (4/24), Saginaw (5/8), and Traverse City (5/9)
  • Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 4 to 5PM: PAB Meeting, Zoom
  • Special Event (Optional): June 7, 2024, MCT2D Collaborative Wide Meeting - In-Person, Lansing, MI
  • Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 4 to 5PM: PAB Meeting, Zoom
  • Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 4 to 5PM: PAB Meeting, Zoom
  • Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 4 to 5PM: PAB Meeting, Zoom

Meeting Info


The Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes (MCT2D) Patient Advisory Board meetings once every two months, on a Tuesday from 4-5PM on the videoconferencing platform Zoom. To attend, download Zoom on your smart phone, tablet, or computer OR join by web browser from your computer OR call in on your phone.
Current PAB members can request the Zoom meeting link anytime. Email info@mct2d.org or text ‪(734) 219-3220‬.
Tip: Most members join with their phone or web camera video ON.
Tip: Are you new to Zoom? Check out this beginner's guide.

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