Somerset County Office on Aging (Ages 60+) | Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)
Resource Name:Somerset County Office on Aging (Ages 60+) | Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)
address
27 Warren St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Eligibility
Individuals with diabetes who are aged 60 and over, and their families and caregivers. Preference is given to Somerset County residents, classes are open to the public.
Required documents
Call for information
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
908-704-6346
Voice
·Main Phone
Application process
Call to register and/or for information. Classes may take place at senior centers and other community sites located throughout Somerset County, once enough people have registered in the local area.
Fees
None
Service area
Hunterdon County, NJ
Mercer County, NJ
Middlesex County, NJ
Morris County, NJ
Somerset County, NJ
Union County, NJ
Offers a free, intensive, structured training program to help individuals treat and manage diabetes. Classes focus on management lifestyle behaviors and emotional management, lasting 2 1/2 hours, once per week, for six weeks. Facilitated workshops utilize a detailed manual by two trained leaders, one or both peer leaders with diabetes. Classes are highly participative, fostering mutual support and success to build participants' confidence in managing their health.