The Diabetes Self-Management Training Program (DSMT) increases a patients knowledge and skills about diabetes by working with a certified diabetes instructor to learn how to manage their diabetes. By focusing on self-care behaviors such as healthy eating, exercise, monitoring and more, participants can lower their blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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When should I refer a patient to DSMT?
- Patient who is diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Patient who has had issues with controlling blood sugar levels
- Patient experiencing health problems due to diabetes
Why should I refer my patient to DSMT?
- Proven to lower blood sugar, blood pressure, emergency room visits and health problems due to diabetes
- Proven to increase skills of taking care of diabetes and overall quality of life
How do I refer my patient?
Please note that patients with prediabetes are not eligible for the DSMT program and should join our free Diabetes Prevention Program.
