Saint Peter's University Hospital - CARES | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
254 Easton Ave, 4th Fl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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 Mon, Tues 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please call to confirm days and times.
732-745-8600 ext. 5776
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call to schedule an appointment for an initial assessment. A physician's referral will be required before attending the assessment.
After the assessment, a diabetes educator will determine if one-on-one counseling or a group session would be best Sted for the patient.
Fees
Most medical insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. Charity Care and/or payment plans may be available through the hospital. Please call for information.
Service area
Middlesex County, NJ
Somerset 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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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.