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East Lansing Diabetes & Endocrinology

Caring for diabetic, endocrine and metabolic disorders

We have over 40 years of practical experience in caring for diabetes type 1 and type 2 and other conditions including thyroid issues and metabolic disorders.

You and your family are at the center of UM Health-Sparrow's multidisciplinary approach. We offer a broad range of services to diagnose and treat endocrine (hormone) diseases and we're here to help you find your path to diabetes management. After all, it’s your life. Together we’ll make sure you stay in control.

Our board-certified endocrine physicians work with registered dietitians, diabetic educators, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical assistants and nurses who specialize in diabetes. And we are certified by the Michigan Department of Community Health and recognized by the American Diabetes Association.

Clinical Services

  • Comprehensive diabetes evaluation and management by a multidisciplinary team
  • Outpatient diabetes education, both individual and group classes, during the day and evenings. 
  • Insulin instruction and blood glucose monitoring
  • Dietary counseling
  • Insulin infusion pump training and initiation
  • Gestational diabetes classes
  • Diabetes support groups
  • Diabetes resource library
  • Diabetes supplies and assistive devices, including demonstration and instruction
pediatric endocrinology clinic

Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic

Our expert, compassionate staff will work with you, your child and your child's physician to create a comprehensive treatment plan to help your child take control
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Diabetes Education and Support

Education and Support Knowledge is the key to controlling diabetes. UM Health-Sparrow East Lansing Diabetes & Endocrinologys offers educational programs at UM Health-Sparrow Hospital, UM Health-Sparrow

Location

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800 W. Lawrence Ave.
Charlotte, MI 48813

FUSE hours for appointments:
Monday-Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(evening appointments available periodically)
Closed weekends and all major holidays.

Phone: 517-543-1050, ext. 52390
Fax: 517-543-9509

Health Science Pavilion

2900 Hannah Blvd, Ste 114
East Lansing, MI, 48823

Located just inside the WEST entrance of the Michigan Athletic Club

Lobby hours for appointments:
Monday-Friday | 7:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Business & Phone hours:
Monday-Friday | 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed weekends and all major holidays

Phone: 517-364-8080
Fax: 517-364-8088

An outpatient department of UM Health-Sparrow Lansing

*As of September 2022, we are no longer accepting new clinic patients until further notice, but we are accepting new and returning patients for our Diabetes Education Program.

Our Providers

Physicians

Sparrow Employee
Kara Hoisington

Kara Hoisington, DO

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Advanced Practice Providers

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Jennifer L. Caswell

Jennifer L. Caswell, PA-C

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Tara E. Jock

Tara E. Jock, PA-C

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Katelyn E. Lynch

Katelyn E. Lynch, PA-C

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Nicole M. McPharlin

Nicole M. McPharlin, NP

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