Programs > Diabetes Self-Management Program
The teaching process for the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) makes it highly effective. Classes are highly participatory. Mutual support and success build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.
Format
- Small group workshop
- 2-1/2 hours per session
- 1 session per week for 6 weeks
Settings
- Community settings such as churches, hospitals, senior centers and worksites
Participants
- People with type 2 diabetes
- 10 to 20 participants per workshop
Topics and Skills Covered
- Monitoring blood sugar levels
- Foot care
- Preventing or delaying complications
- Goal-setting and making an action plan
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Healthy eating
- Communication
- Dealing with difficult emotions
- Medication usage
