University Medical Center of Princeton - Plainsboro | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
Guides individuals with diabetes through courses that incorporate their needs, goals, and life experiences, following evidence-based standards. Covers aspects such as the diabetes disease process, treatment options, nutrition management, physical activity, medication utilization, blood glucose monitoring, control improvement, acute and chronic complication prevention and treatment, goal setting, problem solving, psychosocial adjustment, and preconception care and pregnancy management if applicable.
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Physical Address
1 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
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Application process
Please call to schedule an appointment. A physician's referral will be required before attending the initial appointment.
Fee
Medicare and most private medical insurances are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. Medicare can cover 10 hours of the class, only once in a lifetime. Individuals not covered by insurance can pay on a private pay scale. Please call for more information.For Charity Care, please call the hospital for more information on how to apply.
Eligibility
Individuals with diabetes and their families, with particular focus on those who are newly diagnosed.
Agency info
Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
**Part of the Diabetes Initiative managed by the NJ Department of Health** DSME is for individuals who have been living with a Diabetes diagnosis for some time already, and/or want to be better educated on self-management techniques.