Ocean Health Initiatives | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
101 2nd St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Eligibility
Individuals with diabetes and their families, with particular focus on those who are newly diagnosed.
Required documents
Call for document information.
Hours
Call for schedule information.
732-363-6655
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call to schedule an appointment. A physician's referral will be required before registering. Those without a referral can receive assistance in obtaining one.
Fees
Most medical insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. There is a prorated rate option available for uninsured clients.
For Charity Care, call the hospital for more information on how to apply.
Service area
Ocean County, NJ
Provides diabetes self‑management education and training for individuals living with diabetes to support effective daily disease management. Offers individual and group education focused on building skills, setting goals, and improving health outcomes. Covers topics such as understanding diabetes and treatment options, nutrition and physical activity, medication use, blood‑glucose monitoring, prevention and management of complications, problem solving, psychosocial well‑being, and pregnancy‑related diabetes care when applicable.
What's Here
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.