Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support program (DSMES) is a key step in improving health outcomes and quality of life. DSME is a process that empowers a person to identify his or her needs and to set goals through evidence-based standards from the American Diabetes Association.
DSME and medical nutrition training (MNT) are complimentary services used to improve diabetes care. The overall objectives of DSME are to support informed decision making and problem solving and to improve clinical outcomes. Self-management education focuses on self-care behaviors, such as healthy eating, being active and monitoring blood sugar.
Labette Health's DSME program has been accredited by the American Diabetes Association since 2005. Our Endocrinology Clinic and Diabetes Education Program provides you with access to our certified diabetes educator, Jennifer Metscher, APRN-C, CDCES, and our Diabetes Self-Management Educator and Dietitian, Adele Bohn, RD, LD.
Talk with your doctor or provider to see if a referral to DSME is right for you.
For more information, contact Adele Bohn, RD, LD at 620.820.5925.
Click here to take the American Diabetes Association's 60-Second Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test.