Diabetes Self-Management Education Service (DSMES)
About the McKenzie Health System DSMES
The McKenzie Diabetes Self-Management Education Service (DSMES) is designed to provide the skills and tools needed to aid in the day-to-day management of diabetes and to maintain and increase life’s physical activities. As a result, people will be better equipped to face daily challenges of living with diabetes.
For more information or to register call 810-648-0592
Information about Diabetes Support Group at bottom.
This service offers 10 hours of education. One hour of individual and 9 hours of group class.
This program requires a referral from your primary care provider. We will take care of the paperwork for you and are happy to check your insurance for verification of payment and any co-payments. All you need to do is commit to a “HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGE”
Availability of Services
The DSMES program is available to patients with a provider referral.
The McKenzie DSMES is accredited by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and is run under the guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services. DSME includes:
- A one-hour initial health assessment
- Three classes, 3-hours each, of group education on the basics of diabetes care
- Class topics include Healthy Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring Glucose, Chronic Complications, Lifestyle & Healthy Coping, Diabetes Distress & Support
- Goal Setting & Support
- Materials are provided to help clients with the behavior change process
- Education and support staff include a registered dietitian, registered nurse, registered pharmacist, social worker, and physical therapist – all have gone through additional training specific to this service
- Participants may also be eligible for Medical Nutrition Therapy appointments and follow-up support opportunities to help with continuing lifestyle changes
- Your education and support continue annually with 2 hours of diabetes education with one of our educators and or 2 hours with our dietitian
- Dealing with Diabetes is a Lifestyle Change
