Cooper University Hospital | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
2339 Rte 70, 3rd Fl, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Eligibility
Individuals with diabetes and their families, with particular focus on those who are newly diagnosed.
Required documents
Call for document information.
Hours
Tue 10:30am - 12:00pm
Wed 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thurs 2:00pm - 3:30pm
856-321-0012
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
A physician's referral will be required before registering. Those without a referral MAY receive assistance in obtaining one.
Please call to schedule an appointment or to register for one of the classes.
Fees
$120 per class, or $600 for the entire course. Most medical insurances, including Medicare, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. Medicare covers 10 hours of training. Please call for more information.
Service area
Camden County, NJ
Burlington County, NJ
A collaborative course through which people with diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify their behavior and successfully self-manage the disease and its related conditions. The course incorporates the needs, goals, and life experiences of the person with diabetes and is guided by evidence-based standards. DSME can be conducted on an individual and/or group basis and is facilitated by a licensed health professional.
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.