The Stanford Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) provides a free, intensive, structured training program for treating and managing diabetes. Classes, held once per week for six weeks, focus on managing lifestyle behaviors and emotional well-being. Facilitated by trained leaders, potentially peer leaders with diabetes, the participative classes build mutual support and success, boosting participants' confidence in health management. Each participant receives the companion book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 4th Edition," and an audio relaxation tape. The program ensures no alteration or conflict with existing programs or treatment. If conflicts arise, participants follow physicians' orders and discuss discrepancies. Medical questions are directed to physicians or diabetes educators.