Diabetes Self-Management: Education and Support
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Summary: By the most recent estimates, 30.3 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. An estimated 23.1 million have been diagnosed with diabetes and 7.2 million are believed to be living with undiagnosed diabetes. At the same time, 84.1 million people are at increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Thus, more than 114 million Americans are at risk for developing the devastating complications of diabetes. Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) is a critical element of care for all people with diabetes. DSMES is the ongoing process of facilitating the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary for diabetes self-care, as well as activities that assist a person in implementing and sustaining the behaviors needed to manage his or her condition on an ongoing basis, beyond or outside of formal self-management training.
Panelists:
- Andrew S. Rhinehart, Chief Medical Officer, (ADA)
- Jose Leon, Chief Medical Officer, National Center for Health in Public Housing
Learning Objectives:
- Know when a referral to DSMES is recommended.
- Know where – How to find an accredited DSMES program in your area.
- Know why – Understand the DSME curriculum being taught at an accredited program.