Learn How to Live With Your Diabetes
Attend a Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program. A variety of helpful topics are discussed, including:
Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs
Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs are for people with diabetes who need follow-up for basic self-management. To learn more about managing your diabetes, have your Primary Care Provider refer you to a diabetes self-managment education program site near you (click here to view site list).
How Does Diabetes Self-Management Education Help?
In Maine, DSME participants who completed the program reported great improvement in their health. More than 77% lowered their A1c value, which means their average blood glucose levels went down.
- 3.4% more podiatrist visits
- 18.5% more had dilated eye exams
- 55.8% reported fewer emergency room visits
- 68.2% reported fewer diabetes-related hospitalizations
Health Insurance Coverage
The DSME program is covered by the following providers:
- Information provided by Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, An Office of the Department of Health and Human Services
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