Diabetes Self-Management (DSM) Training Diabetes Education Program
A diabetes education program will help you learn how to live with diabetes. Diabetes Education is primarily an outpatient service provided for patients of Regional Health Services of Howard County.
What will I learn about diabetes?
There are many things to know about diabetes. You will learn about:
- Planning meals to help control your blood sugar and manage your weight
- Ways to create an active lifestyle
- Diabetes medication
- How to check your blood sugar
- What to do when you are sick
- Plus other topics to help you lead a healthy lifestyle
When will this program start?
Your health care provider or doctor will send a referral to the diabetes team. When they receive this note, you will be called for your first session.
Where do I go for diabetes education?
Sessions are held in Cresco at Regional Health Services of Howard County/Hospital Services, 235 8th Avenue West.
What if I can’t come to one of the sessions?
You can make up the session. Ask your educator when you can make up the session you will miss.
Does insurance pay for diabetes education?
Medicare will help pay for diabetes education if you have Medicare Part B and meet certain criteria. Payment by other insurance companies will depend upon your plan. Please contact your insurance company. Ask if your policy covers “diabetes self-management training”. If you have more questions, your educator will help you get them answered. In some cases, financial assistance is available.
Is the diabetes education program certified?
Yes, the program in Cresco is certified by the American Diabetes Association.
For more information on the Diabetes Education Program offered at Regional Health Services of Howard County, please contact 563-547-6621.