Diet for Life treatment for individuals with inborn errors of metabolism requires access to multiple types of medical foods, formulas, medications and supplements along with careful diet monitoring and modifications by specialists throughout the lifespan. Michigan and national resources are provided here to help understand and access insurance coverage for these products.
Keyword: phenylketonuria
Baby’s First Test – Spanish
Hay muchos padres que no saben sobre los condiciones de las evaluaciones de recién nacidos. También, no los saben que condiciones en la lista cambian en cada estado. BabysFirstTest (La primera prueba de su bebé) ofrece recursos educativos para ayudar los padres y médicos.
http://spanish.babysfirsttest.org/
Baby’s First Test
Many parents are unaware of the conditions included in screening, or that it varies from state to state. Baby’s First Test brings together resources to help guide parents and health professionals alike.
https://www.babysfirsttest.org/
Michigan Newborn Screening Program
This public health program, required by Michigan Law, helps find babies with rare but serious medical conditions that require early treatment.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4916-64851--,00.html
Genetics Home Reference
This website provides information about the effects of genetic variations on human health with details on genetic conditions, genes, and chromosomes.
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
Michigan Newborn Screening Brochure – Spanish
This Spanish MDHHS brochure on the Newborn Screening Program explains the screening process, why it is done, and what happens if it suggests a potential health problem.
Michigan Newborn Screening Brochure – Arabic
This Arabic MDHHS brochure on the Newborn Screening Program explains the screening process, why it is done, and what happens if it suggests a potential health problem.
Michigan Newborn Screening Brochure – English
This MDHHS brochure on the Newborn Screening Program explains the screening process, why it is done, and what happens if it suggests a potential health problem.