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Benefits of DSMES

Evidence from randomized clinical trials and observational studies suggest that DSME may: 

• Improved clinical markers including reduced A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol
• Reduced healthcare costs
• Fewer hospital admissions and readmissions
• Reduced risk of diabetes-related complications
• Improved quality of life and healthy coping
• Improved eating and exercise habits

Source

Powers MA, Bardsley J, Cypress M, Duker P, Funnell MM, Fischl AH, Maryniuk MD, Siminerio L, Vivian E. Diabetes Self-management Education and Support in Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Educ. 2017 Feb;43(1):40-53. doi: 10.1177/0145721716689694. PMID: 28118121.

Margaret A. Powers, Joan Bardsley, Marjorie Cypress, Paulina Duker, Martha M. Funnell, Amy Hess Fischl, Melinda D. Maryniuk, Linda Siminerio, Eva Vivian
Diabetes Care Jul 2015, 38 (7) 1372-1382; DOI: 10.2337/dc15-0730

What to Expect

DSMES is a covered benefit by most insurance providers, including Medicare, and may require a referral from your physician. After an initial assessment, your education plan will be customized for you. No one-size-fits-all approach here!

• You will receive a personalized meal planning account for meal suggestions that meet your specific needs.

• Login access to a personal app for blood sugar logging and direct communication with your Diabetes Educator between sessions

How to Get Started

Schedule a 20 minute complimentary consult call to get started!