Holy Name Medical Center | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
222 Cedar Ln, Ste 301, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice
Voice - Main Phone Appointments and Registration
Languages
English
Interpretation services
English
Application process
Call to schedule an appointment for an initial assessment. A physician's referral will be required before registering. Those without a referral can receive assistance in obtaining one.
Fees
Service fees of $102-162 per 30 mins apply. Most medical insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. Financial assistance and/or sliding scale fees based on income may be available for qualified participants.
Service area
Bergen County, NJ
Hudson County, NJ
Passaic County, NJ
Description
Empowering individuals with diabetes, Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) deliver collaborative training to enhance knowledge and skills for successful self-management. Guided by evidence-based standards and tailored to individual needs, goals, and life experiences, DSME is conducted by licensed health professionals. The program, available in both individual and group formats, covers diverse topics, including the disease process, treatment options, nutrition management, physical activity, medication use, blood glucose monitoring, complication prevention and treatment, goal setting, problem solving, psychosocial adjustment, and, if applicable, preconception care and pregnancy management. Individual sessions span 2 hours, while group classes occur over 2 days, each session lasting 3 hours.
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.