Jeffrey Merkle, MD | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
254B Mountain Ave, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
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Call to schedule an appointment. A physician's referral will be required before registering. Those without a referral can receive assistance in obtaining one.
Most medical insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. There is a prorated rate option available for uninsured clients. Call for information.For Charity Care, call the hospital for more information on how to apply.
Warren County, NJ
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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.