Diabetes Self-Management Education Support (DSMES):

This is an 8 module program geared towards patients who are diagnosed with Type 1, Type 2, Gestational or Drug Induced Diabetes. The program is covered by Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans.

• Don’t know where to begin when it comes to managing your diabetes?
• Our nationally accredited Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Program helps to better manage your diabetes by learning self-care strategies and tips!
• You are not ALONE. Diabetes can be overwhelming but learning how to manage it does not have to be. Do it together with PEER SUPPORT and a DIABETES CARE TEAM. 
• Work at your own pace with an education plan tailored to your lifestyle
• Start your path to becoming a BETTER YOU!

What is DSMES?

Whether you are new to having diabetes or have had it for years, when you receive diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services, you will:

• Work with a diabetes care and education specialist to set and track goals.
• Learn how to use knowledge, skills, and tools to build confidence and emotional strength to manage diabetes.
• Practice how to fit diabetes care into all parts of your daily routine—like when and what you eat and how you solve problems.
• Find ways to get support (in person and online) from your family, friends, community, and health care team.

Diabetes Self-Management Education Support (DSMES) Module List

Module 1: Introduction and History 

Module 2: Risk Factors and Reducing Risk

Module 3: Medications – How they work and how to take them

Module 4: Monitoring Blood Glucose – Using Test Strips and Continuous Blood Glucose Monitors

Module 5: Healthy Eating – Groceries, Food Labels, and Food Diaries

Module 6: Physical Activity 

Module 7: Healthy Coping – Reducing Stress on the Mind and Body

Module 8: Problem Solving for the Future 

For More Information or to Sign Up call us or email us at support@crestwoodrx.com