Faculty and staff who are currently enrolled in the Diabetes Support program are eligible to continue their participation.  Beginning July 1, 2009, only targeted individuals with Type I or Type II Diabetes will be encouraged to enroll, and efforts will be focused on those with the most need of support.   Those individuals will be personally contacted via mail or telephone..

Diabetes Support Resources:

Carb Counting: Focus on Consistency

Healthier Eating with Whole Grains

Ready, Set, Start Counting

Understanding the Hemoglobin A1c

Your Blood Glucose Numbers

Downloadable Blood Glucose Log Book

Food Record Form

Diabetes Support Links:

Know your risk of Diabetes - take this test now

Claim Form:

CVS/Caremark Prescription Reimbursement Claim Form

Contact Us:

For more information contact Lisa at 1-866-644-2025 (toll free) or 243-2025 (Missoula), or email Lisa.Hofman@umontana.edu.

We are pleased to welcome you to Recovering from Depression, a program for people who have symptoms of depression. The program provides education and support and is provided through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, The Life Connection (TLC).

The Recovering from Depression program is available to eligible MUS plan members at no cost , and is not intended to replace any of the healthcare services you are currently receiving. We invite you to call 1-866-248-4532 to discuss the program in detail. If you have already received a letter inviting you to join the program, you may receive additional materials and a phone call from one of the Case Managers. All counselors and services follow strict federal confidentiality laws (HIPAA).

Recovering From Depression Opportunities:

• 24/7 access to licensed counselors for support and education.
• Individualized counseling which includes education and support, behavioral change, health monitoring, and identifying/removing obstacles.
• Health education, which includes comprehensive hardcopy and electronic materials that address lifestyle choices, medication management, barriers to compliance, etc.
• Provider collaboration in which our counselor may facilitate a two-way communication to assure your doctor's engagement and support of your success.
• 24/7 access to online health education and decision support tools.

Contact:

For more information contact The Life Connection (TLC) at 1-866-248-4532 or click here for more information on our Employee Assistance Program (TLC) >> The Life Connection (TLC).

• Metabolic Syndrome Program

Metabolic Syndrome is rapidly becoming one of the nation's most expensive health conditions consisting of abnormalities that place individuals at risk for developing many diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and some cancers. Risk can be reduced with diet and exercise.

You have the syndrome if you have any three (3) of the five (5) risk factors listed below:

1) Triglycerides: 149 or higher

2) Blood Pressure: 129/84 or higher

3) Fasting Glucose: 100-125

4) HDL: Men: 40 or lower; Women 50 or lower

5) Abdominal Fat: Men: 40 inches or larger; Women: 35 inches or larger (Measure your waist just above the belly button using a cloth measuring tape.)

If you do not know if you have these risk factors, attend a WellCheck where you can have a blood chemistry screening and blood pressure check.

The program provides participants with a FREE individualized diet and exercise program, along with group and one-on-one follow up phone consultations. Participants who meet minimum participation requirements will receive a FREE follow up Chemistry Screening. The value of the program is estimated at $1,500 in professional services.

Group Support Call Schedule:

To be announced.

Calls are facilitated by Certified Life Coach Jill Young, MS, CPC, for new and continuing Metabolic Syndrome participants. Contact us to register for a group support call and to obtain the toll free phone conference call number.

Find out more information :

Metabolic Syndrome Pilot Program Slide Show

Apply for the Metabolic Syndrome Program:

Metabolic Syndrome Application Form (electronic version)

Metabolic Syndrome Application Form (print version)

Complete the application and return it by: (1) fax 1-406-243-4695, or (2) mail to MUS Wellness, Curry Health Center, Room 108, The University of Montana, Missoula MT 59812.

Application for the Metabolic Syndrome Program is a 2-step process. The first step is to apply using the above application form. If we find you are eligible to participate, you will be sent a Health History and Medical Release Form that must be completed before you begin the program.

Educational Links for Metabolic Syndrome Program:

Dash Diet

Dash Diet essentials

Helpful Nutrition Handouts :

Healthful Shopping List

New Pyramid

Whole Grains

Small Change Big Payoff

Common Nutrition Pitfalls

Contact Us:

If you have questions contact us toll free at 1-866-644-2025 or in Missoula at 243-2025, or email your questions to Lisa.Hofman@umontana.edu.