Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Center

Scheduling, rescheduling or cancellations

To schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment, please call our main line at (406) 758-7490. Please give 24-48 hours of notice when canceling or re-scheduling an appointment.

Before and appointment

If you are able and wear a CGM or insulin pump please make sure the data sharing is working for your device(s) or upload your device(s) within 24 hours prior to your appointment. If you are requested to keep food/BG/insulin logs please email them within 24 hours prior to your appointment.

During an appointment

Bring all your diabetes devices (for example: blood glucose meter, logs, CGM, insulin pump), diabetes binder, medication, and typical diabetes supplies you carry with you on a daily basis.

Prescription refills

Contact your pharmacy directly. Refills are generally processed within a 72 hour period.

Lab work

If you are scheduled to have a blood draw, increase fluid intake prior to your visit. labs are not fasting unless marked.

Pump/ CGM uploads and logs

Please call or email when you would like your logs or pump and/or CGM upload to be reviewed. Allow up to 72 hours for a response time. Please notify staff of any concerns that you would like to be addressed.

WHAT IS MYDA?

MYDA or Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance is a 501C3 organization that started in 2019 to fulfill the unmet needs of the Montana Type 1 diabetes community.

Their mission is to enrich the lives of youth with Type 1 Diabetes and their families while offering safe, fun, and educational opportunities through camps and other events. MYDA provides financial assistance for out-of-pocket expenses associated with self-management supplies and networking resources to navigate diabetes-related support systems.

MYDA TEAM

The MYDA Team is comprised of a strong group individuals all across Montana all with a direct connection to Type 1 Diabetes. Our team ranges from long time Type Ones, parents of Type Ones, Pediatric Endocrinologists from all across the state, Certified Diabetic Educators and nutritionists. Everyone has a connection.

WILL LOGAN HEALTH CHILDREN’S SPECIALISTS BE AT CAMP?

Yes! Many of our providers will be present throughout camp week.

HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILD?

Registration for this camp begins May 1 and goes through June 20. You can register here.

OTHER DETAILS

To find out about what to pack and more on bus schedules, visit here.
To find out more on how you can donate to Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance, visit here.

Helpful videos

Helpful websites

Calorie King™
Tandem Diabetes Insulin Pumpers
Dexcom CLARITY
Pediatric Diabetes Sick Day Management

Uploading websites

• Upload your libre 2 CGM
• Upload your Tandem insulin pump
• Upload your Dexcom CGM
• Upload your blood glucose meter or omnipod insulin pump
• Upload your Medtronic insulin pump or CGM

Patient resources

• Blood Glucose Log
• ADA 504 Plan 
• Food Log
• Traveling with Diabetes
• Diabetes & Alcohol Education
• Helpful Hints at Injection Time
• Preparation for Sick Days

Other resources

• Montana State Diabetes website – State resource with helpful information, resources and videos
• Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance (MYDA) – Local organization providing camps and financial support for diabetic supplies
• JDRF –Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Global organization funding research and providing support, information and resources  
• BeyondType1 – Support, information, resources, guides to share with others, etc.
• Children with Diabetes –National organization providing information, support and resources.
• International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) – Professional organization that promotes research and education. Wonderful resource tab.
• American Diabetes Association– National organization providing an extensive amount of information, resources including examples of 504 plans.                                                      
• T1D Mod Squad – Non-profit organization providing support group information as well as tip sheets and 504 plan support

Camps & activities

• Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance (MYDA) – Local organization providing camps for T1D patients and families
• Riding on Insulin – Organization connecting children and teens through sports (ski/snowboard and surfing camps)
• Jordan Morris Foundation – Non-profit organization to help educate, inspire and support children living with T1D.  Offers summer soccer camps.
• Teen Boot Camp – Diabetes Training Camp – Camp for teens helping to inspire and motivate patients with diabetes
• Camp Sweeney – Camp in Texas for children and teens with T1D.

 Clinical trials & research

• Trial Net Website – learn about research and clinical studies
• Clinical Trials – learn about clinical trials related to diabetes or other health conditions