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Hackettstown Community Hospital | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)

651 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

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

Please call to schedule an appointment. Patients will initially meet with a counselor one-on-one before registering for a group class.

Most medical insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. For Charity Care, please contact the hospital's Financial Counseling department. For financial assistance, please contact the Billing department for more information.

Description

Delivers collaborative Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) and training, empowering individuals with diabetes to modify behavior and effectively self-manage the disease. Guided by evidence-based standards, the course, facilitated by licensed health professionals, addresses various topics, including the disease process, treatment options, nutrition management, physical activity, medication utilization, blood glucose monitoring, prevention and treatment of acute and chronic complications, goal setting, problem solving, psychosocial adjustment, and preconception care and management during pregnancy if applicable. Classes may be conducted individually or in groups.

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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.