Diabetes & Endocrinology

Diabetes Management

The Diabetes Management Center provides comprehensive, team-based, diabetes care.

Comprehensive diabetes self-management education and support
Assistance with appropriate behavior modification strategies
Individualized diabetic treatment plans
Coordinated follow up with your primary care physician
Referral to additional specialists if indicated
Access to the latest diabetes medical research

Type 1 diabetics don’t get a day off from their disease. It’s a constant juggling act between insulin pumps and blood sugar checks. New technology is starting to do some of the work for patients, improving quality of life and cutting down on the highs and lows. Gabe Blomquist, PA with Billings Clinic Diabetes Center shows us what this new tech is all about.

The Diabetes Management Center Team

Effective treatment plans for diabetes require a comprehensive team of professionals working and communicating effectively for the benefit of the individual. Members of the diabetes team include:

The patient
Specialized physicians (Endocrinologists or Diabetologists)
The patient's primary care physician
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Specially trained and certified diabetes educators (registered nurses and registered dietitians)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) and Certified Medical Assistants
Diabetes Life Coach/Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Diabetes-trained support staff

Ophthalmologists and podiatrists play a vital role in diabetes patient care. Referrals can be made to those specialties as needed.

Endocrinology Care

The Endocrine Department at Billings Clinic consists of board-certified Endocrinologists who specialize in diabetes, metabolism, and diseases of the endocrine system.

Endocrinologists have expertise in disorders pertaining to pituitary gland, bone and mineral disorders; adrenal and thyroid glands, and gonadal (reproductive) disorders. Endocrinologists treat conditions that are often complex.