St. Joseph's Health | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
224 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne, NJ 07470
Eligibility
Individuals with diabetes and their families, with particular focus on those who are newly diagnosed.
Required documents
Contact for information
Hours
Class times vary between Tues - Thurs 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Please call to confirm times and days.
973-720-6733
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Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
A physician's referral will be required before registering. Those without a referral can receive assistance in obtaining one, only if the patient has a current primary doctor.
Please call for intake and registration.
Fees
Service fees apply. Most medical insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan.
For Charity Care, please call the hospital for more information.
Service area
Bergen County, NJ
Morris County, NJ
Passaic County, NJ
Sussex 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.
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Providing organization
Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
**Part of the Diabetes Initiative managed by the NJ Department of Health** DSME is for individuals who have been living with a Diabetes diagnosis for some time already, and/or want to be better educated on self-management techniques.