Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs empower participants with essential skills to effectively manage their diabetes and improve their overall well-being. Sessions are available in person and online, primarily in group settings, with individual sessions as needed. Health Promotion Council (HPC), a PHMC subsidiary, help connect individuals with diabetes to DSMES services in Pennsylvania.
- Education on healthy eating and physical activity
- Guidance on medication management and blood sugar monitoring
- Strategies for reducing risks and preventing complications
- Emotional well-being and coping techniques
- Problem-solving skills for diabetes self-care
Contact Us
Website:
https://www.makeachoice.org/
Email:
programinfo@phmc.org
Address:
1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone:
215.608.1477
Eligibility Criteria
Adults age 18+
Live with Diabetes
No recent cardiac episode (heart attack) or arrhythmia
Referral Process
Participation in the DSMES program will require a referral from a health care provider.
Serving Pennsylvania
All counties in Pennsylvania