North Ward Medical Arts, LLC | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
Resource Name:North Ward Medical Arts, LLC | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
address
491 Mt Prospect Ave, 07107
Eligibility
Individuals with diabetes and their families, with particular focus on those who are newly diagnosed
Required documents
Call for information
Hours
Call for information
973-672-8573
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
Essex 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.