As of March 1, 2009, the Diabetes Support program will be called Take Control.

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 Marya at 1-800-746-2970 (toll free) or email takecontrolmt@gmail.com.

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.

This six month 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.

Find out more information :

Metabolic Syndrome Pilot Program Slide Show

New Groups begin every other month. Group Session dates are as follows:

Apply for the Metabolic Syndrome Program:

Program Application (complete online)

Program Application (Print hardcopy)
Application Instructions

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.

Group Support Call Schedule:

February 17, 2009

April 21, 2009

June 16, 2009

August 18, 2009

October 20, 2009

December 2009 to be announced

All group support sessions are on a Tuesday night from 7 - 8 pm.

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.

Educational Links for Metabolic Syndrome Program:

Dash Eating Plan (comprehensive)

Dash Eating Plan (introduction)

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.