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Capitol Health Medical Center | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)

1401 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd, Ste 217, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Individuals with diabetes and their families, with particular focus on those who are newly diagnosed

Please call or send an e-mail for more information.

$400 for the entire course for self-pay clients. Most medical insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. Please call for more information.

Description

Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) and training is a collaborative course through which people with diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify their behavior and successfully self-manage the disease and its related conditions. The course incorporates the needs, goals, and life experiences of the person with diabetes and is guided by evidence-based standards. DSME can be conducted on an individual and/or group basis, and is facilitated by a licensed health professional. The course covers topics such as: - Diabetes disease process & treatment options - Incorporating nutrition management, physical activity & utilizing medications - Monitoring blood glucose & using results to improve control - Preventing, detecting & treating acute & chronic complications - Goal setting and problem solving - Integrating psychosocial adjustment - Preconception care and management during pregnancy (if applicable)

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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.