Diabetes Mellitus

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What to do if you are leaving your pediatric health care provider?

• Diabetes Passport
• Paying for Diabetes Supplies
• Medication Assistance Programs
  • Lilly (e.g. Glucagon, Humalog, Humalin)
  • Pfizer (e.g. Exubera, Glucatrol)
  • Sanofi-Aventis (e.g. Lantus, Apidra)
  • Getting Insurance
• More information on getting insurance: Link

For more information on current adult providers:

In Washington State:

• Contact the diabetes program at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center at 206-987-2640
• Search for Certified Diabetes Educators on the Washington Association of Diabetes Educators webpage (includes resources for the northwest region of the United States)
• For information on financial assistance, medical services, dieticians or psychologists, see the County Resources Page provided by the Center for Children with Special Needs

Outside of Washington State:

• Contact your local American Diabetes Association (ADA) Chapter
• A list of diabetes educators can be found on the Americal Association of Diabetes Educators webpage

Often your insurance company can help you find a provider.  You may want to start there.  If you do not have insurance, see the links above.