Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
Resource Name:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
address
201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112
Eligibility
Individuals with diabetes and their families, with particular focus on those who are newly diagnosed
Required documents
Call for information
Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
973-579-8341
Voice
·Main Phone
Application process
Call for information. A physician's referral will be required before starting the program.
Fees
Most medical insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. Charity Care may be available through the hospital. Please call for information.
Service area
Bergen County, NJ
Essex County, NJ
Hudson County, NJ
Union County, NJ
Empowers individuals with diabetes through collaborative Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) and training, guiding them to modify their behavior and successfully self-manage the disease. Facilitated by licensed health professionals, the course covers evidence-based topics such as the disease process, treatment options, nutrition management, physical activity, medication utilization, blood glucose monitoring, prevention and treatment of acute and chronic complications, goal setting, problem solving, psychosocial adjustment, and preconception care and management during pregnancy if applicable. Classes can be conducted individually or in groups.