Chilton Hospital - Diabetes and Nutrition Education Center | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
Resource Name:Chilton Hospital - Diabetes and Nutrition Education Center | Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME)
address
242 West Pkwy, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Eligibility
Individuals with diabetes and their families/significant others. This includes individuals with pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Required documents
Contact for information
Hours
Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm
Evening classes are also available.
973-831-5229
Voice
·Main Phone
973-907-1029
Fax
·Fax
Application process
A physician's prescription with a diagnostic code is required. Please call the Diabetes Center with any questions.
Fees
Most medical insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Amount of coverage varies by insurance plan. Charity Care is also available. Please call the hospital for information on how to apply for Charity Care.
Service area
Bergen County, NJ
Morris County, NJ
Passaic County, NJ
Empowers individuals with diabetes through one-on-one Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) and training, providing the necessary knowledge and skills to modify behavior and effectively self-manage the disease and its related conditions. Facilitated by licensed health professionals, the course tailors its approach to the specific needs, goals, and life experiences of each person with diabetes, guided by evidence-based standards. DSME covers a range of topics, including the diabetes 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. Conducted on an individual basis, DSME offers personalized guidance for optimal diabetes management.