Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Diabetes Mellitus Type 1     Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines 1) Consider referral for Diabetes Education- see link below. 2) Consider referral to MEND for diabetes management, especially if unable to reach treatment goal (HgbA1c <7.0%), if significant hypoglycemia develops, for significant co-morbidities, if pregnancy is planned or for other concerns. Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit HgbA1c, urine micro albumin, lipid profile, electrolytes, liver and renal function tests Patient Education/Information (includes preps) 1) Type 1 Diabetes 2) Michigan Diabetes Outreach Network 3) American Diabetes Association 4) The Hormone Foundation Appointment Timeframe Next available for most patients Urgent if patient symptomatic or newly diagnosed How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records to visit Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555 Fax information to: 734 647-2145 Patients: 734-647-5871 or 866 266-5211 Urgent consults: 734 647-5871 and request urgent consult Clinic Location Sites MEND Clinic Locations  UM Consulting Physician MEND Faculty Revised on: 01/28/2011