Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)

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Take Charge of Your Diabetes

Living with diabetes can be challenging, but you do not have to manage it alone. Our Diabetes Self-Management and Education (DSMES) program provides the knowledge, skills, and support you need to successfully manage diabetes and improve your overall health.

Our team works with you to develop practical strategies for healthy eating, physical activity, medication management, blood sugar monitoring, and reducing the risk of complications.

What is DSMES?

DSMES is an evidence-based service designed to help individuals with diabetes:

Understand their diabetes diagnosis
Learn how to monitor blood glucose levels
Develop healthy eating habits
Increase physical activity safely
Manage medications effectively
Prevent or delay diabetes-related complications
Build confidence in daily self-care

Education and support tailored to your individual needs, goals, culture, and lifestyle.

Who Can Benefit?

DSMES is recommended for:

People newly diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
Individuals struggling to meet blood sugar goals
Patients starting insulin or other new medications
Anyone experiencing changes in health, treatment, or life circumstances

DSMES Topics

Healthy Eating

Explore balanced meals, portion sizes, carbohydrates, and practical ways to make healthy food choices.

Being Active

Discover simple and safe ways to add physical activity and movement into your everyday routine.

Healthy Coping

Explore ways to manage stress and emotions while living with diabetes and build healthy coping strategies.

Taking Medications

Learn about your diabetes medications, how to take them safely, and the importance of taking them as prescribed.

Monitoring

Learn how to monitor your blood sugar, understand your numbers, and recognize patterns that can help you manage your diabetes.

Reducing Risks

Learn how daily diabetes management and regular health screenings can prevent or identify complications early.

Problem Solving

Learn how to work through common challenges and develop practical strategies that fit your lifestyle and diabetes management needs.

See if you Qualify

If you are interested in participating in our Diabetes Self-Management and Education and Support (DSMES) program, please speak with your healthcare provider to provide a referral.