Diabetes Self Management Education and Support
DSMES, or Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support, is the gold standard when it comes to patient education on the chronic medical condition diabetes mellitus. The goal of this education is to educate and empower the patient to successfully manage their medical condition, in efforts to lower the risk of long term, life time complications. DSMES is considered an ongoing process, and is recognized as an integral part of patient education at various critical points in their lifetime:
At time of initial diagnosis
During all patient medical appointments and routine follow-up care
At time of onset for newly diagnosed complications
Anytime patient expresses concern over current diabetic management challenges
DSMES classes include the following topics:
Diabetes disease process
Healthy eating
Physical activity
Medication usage
Blood glucose monitoring and management
Prevention of complications
Healthy coping strategies
Sick day management
Problem Solving
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