Diabetes is a serious condition. But many people live long and healthy lives by learning to manage their blood sugars through lifestyle changes, medication and, in some cases, insulin administration.
Our certified diabetes care and education specialist, Michelle Price, works with people diagnosed with all types of diabetes, to provide comprehensive diabetes education and management, including:
- Healthy eating
- Blood glucose monitoring and management
- Understanding medications
- Sick day management
- Managing long-term complications
- Healthy coping strategies
- Benefits of Activity
- Insulin education and management
- Continuous glucose monitoring setup and education
- Insulin pump setup and management
Our Diabetes Self Management Program (DSMP) is accredited by the American Diabetes Association and is directed by our Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Michelle Price. A referral from your Primary Care Physician is required to set up an appointment.
Endocrinologists treat disorders of the endocrine system. The endocrine system is a series of glands that secrete hormones. Hormones, like the thyroid hormone or insulin, are chemicals that affect the action of organ systems. diagnose and treat:
- Diabetes or diabetes that is difficult to manage with standard treatment
- Thyroid diseases or disorders
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Low testosterone
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic disorders
- Disorders of the adrenal and pituitary glands
- Certain cancers, like endocrine gland cancer
Dr. Kristin Stevenson
Dr. Kristin Stevenson is an endocrinologist seeing patients in person at the Upland Hills Health Specialty Clinic in Dodgeville the third Tuesday of each month. Ask your primary care provider for a referral to see Dr. Stevenson.
