Joslin Diabetes Center – an affiliate of Harvard Medical School – is the national leader in clinical care, treatment and research related to diabetes and its complications. Joslin was founded more than 100 years ago and is the nation’s largest institution dedicated exclusively to diabetes.
Researchers at Joslin are searching for a cure for diabetes and working to help people with diabetes lead longer and healthier lives.
Our Goal
To play a significant role in providing comprehensive care in order to improve the lives of our patients with diabetes.
Our Team
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Kirit Tolia, MD, FACP, FACE
• Endocrinology/Diabetology
• Clinical Assoc. Professor of Medicine, Wayne State University
• Chief of Endocrinology, Providence Hospital
For more information, click Endocrinology - Tolia
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Ketan Tolia, MD
• Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
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Linda Aman, MSN, APRN-BC
• Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified in Adult Primary Care
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Our Locations
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Joslin Diabetes Center
47601 Grand River Avenue
Suite A218
Novi, MI 48374
248-465-4010
248-465-4011 fax
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Joslin Diabetes Center
22250 Providence Drive
Suite 606
Southfield, MI 48075
248-849-4880
248-849-4881 fax
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Outpatient Education Services
Providence Pavilion
22255 Greenfield
Suite 349
Southfield, MI 48075
248-849-3903
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Our Multidisciplinary Approach
We take a multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care – working to play a significant role in improving the lives of patients with diabetes.
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Our team includes:
• Board Certified Endocrinologist
• Board Certified Internist
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Certified Diabetes Educators
• Registered Dieticians
• Registered Nurses
• Clinical Support Staff
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Our specialized services include:
• Multidisciplinary team approach to care and education
• Physician consultation
• Group and individual education related to diabetes and nutrition
• Medication management including insulin starts
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
• Insulin Pump Therapy
• Gestational Diabetes Education Series
• Access to specialist referral and follow-up care
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DIABETES FACTS
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• More than 20 million Americans have diabetes.
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• Diabetes is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the third leading cause among some minority groups.
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• Approximately 65 percent of people with diabetes are at an increased risk for complications such as stroke or heart attack.
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• Diabetes is treatable.
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• Today, there are more options for treating diabetes than ever before.
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• Lifestyle changes acquired through education can have a positive impact on diabetes management.
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We have been recognized by the American Diabetes Association in accordance with the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs.
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Click here to learn more about St. John Health diabetes education programs
Learn more about Joslin Diabetes Center at www.joslin.org
