Atlantic Health System - Newton | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
175 High St, Newton, NJ 07860
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice
Voice - Alternate Phone Patient Financial Services
Languages
English
Interpretation services
English
Application process
Please call to schedule an appointment for an initial assessment. A physician's referral will be required before attending the assessment. After the inital consultation, the patient will be moved into the group class portion of the program.
Fees
Most medical insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. Self-pay clients are charged a discounted rate of $19 per 30 minutes.Charity Care may be available through the Patient Financial Services department.
Service area
Sussex County, NJ
Description
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.
What's Here
Providing organization
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.