DSMES Overview


Diabetes Self-Management Education Support (DSMES):

This is an 8-week program geared towards patients who are diagnosed with Type 1, Type 2, Gestational or Drug Induced Diabetes. The program is completely covered by Medicare.

  • 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. 
  • 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

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