Diabetes Self Manag ement Education & Support (DSMES)

With Our Program

•  Participants learn practical skills to fit diabetes care into their daily life and discover what works best for them.
•  Focuses on the 7 key self-care behaviors:
•    Healthy eating & nutrition
•    Taking medications correctly
•    Being physically active
•    Monitoring blood sugar levels
•    Reducing risk of diabetes complications
•    Healthy coping & emotional well-being
•    Problem solving & lowering the cost of managing diabetes

Program Features:

•  Delivered by certified diabetes care and education specialists (DSMES)
•  Covered by Medicare and most private insurance
•  Medical provider referral required for participation and coverage
•  Available in small group sessions and one-on-one appointments  

Insurance Coverage

DSMES insurance  coverage varies, but many plans cover diabetes education. 

Medicare covers up to 10 hours of DSMES if you've been diagnosed in the past year. After the first year, your coverage may change. 

Note that Medicare refers to DSMES as diabetes self-management training (DSMT). Contact your insurance provider for more information about your benefits.