Diabetes Resources for Patients
Lower Carbohydrate Eating: A Free Starter Guide for Patients
A point-of-care tool to print and share with patients who are curious about low carb. In simple language, this document compares lower versus higher carb meals and their impact on hunger, cravings, and blood sugar levels. It provides tips to get started with evaluating one’s diet and swapping higher carbohydrate foods with lower carb options. It also provides a visual guide to evaluating the carb content of one’s meal.
Medication Copay Savings Card Programs Reference Guide for 2022
SGLT2 and GLP1 copay savings program information compiled in one handy reference guide. Last updated January 20, 2022.Drug makers sometimes offer discount cards, sometimes called copay savings coupons, that provide a discount on your copy for select drugs. If you are a patient with commercial insurance, like through an employer, you can download the available copay coupon from a manufacturer’s website.
Patient Assistance Program (PAP) Guide for Patients with Medicare Part D
Your patient may qualify for free medications as part of each drug manufacturer’s patient assistance program (PAP). Use this guide for patients who have Medicare Part D to find the right PAP and overview of the program’s qualifications and application process.Developed by the Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes, last updated in early 2022.
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Pay it forwardRESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES
Tools to help you navigate the cost of medications, inspiration for your low carb diet, and troubleshooting your CGM device. Created and tested by MCT2D.
Browse the Resource LibraryPATIENT ADVISORY BOARD
Our Patient Advisory Board (PAB) is made up of over 20 Michiganders with type 2 diabetes and their family members and caregivers.
Learn MoreOur Patient Advisory Board (PAB) is made up of over 20 Michiganders with type 2 diabetes and their family members and caregivers.
The group meets on Zoom every other month for one hour, to discuss a given topic and connect with each other, to provide feedback on a collaborative initiative or resource, and to imagine solutions to difficult problems in type 2 diabetes care and management. The group is facilitated by Dr. Cornelius Jamison, MD, MSPH, MSc, a member of the MCT2D leadership team.
If you would like to know more about joining the Patient Advisory Board, don’t hesitate to contact us at ccteam@mct2d.org.
Goals of the PAB
– Give voice to individuals living with type 2 diabetes
– Listen and learn from all of our members’ experiences
– Use that knowledge to make more informed decisions in diabetes clinical care
Group Code of Conduct
As a member of the MCT2D, Patient Advisory Board I agree to the following:
- The ‘golden’ rule: I will treat all Board Members with the same respect and courtesy that I expect in return.
- Constructive not destructive: I will use my past experiences to inform my constructive feedback, rather than simply to vent or criticize.
- Step up, step back: If I’ve asked a question or shared a comment, I will ensure that new voices are heard before I contribute again.
- To listen and let others have their say: I will not butt in or attack another comment, even when I strongly disagree.
- To be there: I will actively engage in the group conversation, willing to put myself out there when the time is right.
- Confidentiality: I will treat the meetings as confidential and not repeat any of the conversations or topics discussed outside of the meetings.
- Practice self-care: If I need to get up or take a break, I will do so.
- Commit to participation: I will commit to at least one year of service on the advisory board.
- Attend meetings: I will make every attempt to attend meetings during my term.
- Raise concerns with the MCT2D team first: I will bring any questions or concerns regarding MCT2D or the Patient Advisory Board directly to the MCT2D coordinating team so that they can address them, prior to any public dissemination.
2023 PAB meetings:
- Tues, January 17, 2023 4 to 5PM
- Tues, March 21, 2023 4 to 5PM
- Tues, May 16, 2023 4 to 5PM
- Tues, July 18, 2023 4 to 5PM
- Tues, September 19, 2023 4 to 5PM
- Tues, November 21, 2023 4 to 5PM
Goals of the PAB
1) Give voice to individuals living with type 2 diabetes
2) Listen and learn from all of our members’ experiences
3) Use that knowledge to make more informed decisions in diabetes clinical care
Group Code of Conduct
As a member of the MCT2D, Patient Advisory Board I agree to the following:
1) The ‘golden’ rule: I will treat all Board Members with the same respect and courtesy that I expect in return.
2) Constructive not destructive: I will use my past experiences to inform my constructive feedback, rather than simply to vent or criticize.
3) Step up, step back: If I’ve asked a question or shared a comment, I will ensure that new voices are heard before I contribute again.
4) To listen and let others have their say: I will not butt in or attack another comment, even when I strongly disagree.
5) To be there: I will actively engage in the group conversation, willing to put myself out there when the time is right.
6) Confidentiality: I will treat the meetings as confidential and not repeat any of the conversations or topics discussed outside of the meetings.
7) Practice self-care: If I need to get up or take a break, I will do so.
8) Commit to participation: I will commit to at least one year of service on the advisory board.
9) Attend meetings: I will make every attempt to attend meetings during my term.
10) Raise concerns with the MCT2D team first: I will bring any questions or concerns regarding MCT2D or the Patient Advisory Board directly to the MCT2D coordinating team so that they can address them, prior to any public dissemination.
Recommended Resources
Patient Stories
We are grateful to all the individuals who have shared their stories of success and struggle with type 2 diabetes. If you’re interested in sharing yours, contact ccteam@mct2d.org.
Shalley - SGLT-2 Medication Affordability
Frankie - CGM, Low Carb
Bob - CGM and Low Carb Diet
Del - CGM, Low Carb, SGLT2-I, GLP1-RA
Ruben - Low Carb, CGM, and GLP1-RA
