Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
 Talk to your doctor about a referral to Holland Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Education Program (DSMEP.)
Holland Hospital's Certified Diabetes Nurse Educators and Registered Dietitians provide comprehensive education for successful management of diabetes.
Related links:
American Diabetes Association
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
A physician referral is required. For added convenience, you can download the
DSMEP referral form. |
You should participate if you are:
- Newly diagnosed with diabetes
- Starting a new treatment plan
- Interested in the latest treatment options
- Struggling with food choices
Benefits include:
- Increased energy levels
- Decreased risk of eye, foot and kidney and cardiovascular diseases
- Improved quality of life
First Steps:
- 1:1 consultation with a certified diabetes educator
- Comprehensive health history
- Review of lifestyle habits
Goals of the program:
A — A1C test
B — Blood Pressure
C — Cholesterol
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Although there's been some debate about whether tight blood sugar control can reduce the chances of heart disease, a study from The Lancet found that when people with type 2 diabetes achieved excellent control of their blood sugar level, their risk for heart disease dropped by about 15 percent.full story» |
