Hackettstown Community Hospital | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)

651 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Eligibility

Individuals with diabetes and their families, with particular focus on those who are newly diagnosed.

Required documents

Call for document information.

Hours

Office Hours: Mon & Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm Class times vary.

908-850-6900

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Alternate Phone

908-850-6937

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Main Phone

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment. Patients will initially meet with a counselor one-on-one before registering for a group class.

Fees

Most medical insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. For Charity Care, please contact the hospital's Financial Counseling department. For financial assistance, please contact the Billing department for more information.

Service area

Warren County, NJ

Delivers collaborative Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) and training, empowering individuals with diabetes to modify behavior and effectively self-manage the disease. Guided by evidence-based standards, the course, facilitated by licensed health professionals, addresses various topics, including 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 may be conducted individually or in groups.

What's Here

Diabetes Management Clinics

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.