Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME)

Crossing Healthcare is a recognized American Diabetes Association comprehensive diabetes education site. The Diabetes Self-management education class is led by a Crossing Healthcare registered dietitian. Patients receive 10 hours of comprehensive diabetes education. On average, patients that participate in this education lower their A1c by 1%, as a result reducing the risk of developing complications by 35%. This class covers a range of topics related to diabetes including:

• What is Diabetes

• Managing Diabetes

• Monitoring Diabetes

• Meal Planning and Diabetes

• Nutrition Strategies and Diabetes

• Medication Review

• Long-term Complications

• Self-care and Diabetes

• Goal Setting

Call Crossing Healthcare and ask to speak with a dietitian to set up your initial assessment and get enrolled in the next class series.