Telehealth Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support


Personalized Solutions. Clinical Support. Better Outcomes.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH

Following an evidence-based curriculum, the Telehealth National Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program empowers participants living with Type 2 diabetes to successfully self-manage their diabetes.

Healthy eating exercise and monitoring

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

A certified diabetes care and education specialist and other licensed health professionals lead live, interactive classes.

The classes are recognized by the American Diabetes Association or accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.

Sessions focus on:

  1. Medication adherence
  2. Healthy eating
  3. Blood glucose self-monitoring
  4. Physical activity
  5. Reducing risks for diabetes complications
  6. Healthy coping and problem solving

Who can benefit the most from this program?

Southern Maryland residents interested in learning how to make lifestyle changes to help them take better control of their diabetes, improve their diet, and reduce their risk for diabetic complications can benefit most from this program.

Cost

DSMES is free to eligible participants.

Program Delivery Methods

Sessions are held virtually through online video links accessible via your computer, tablet, or mobile phone.

Reporting

We regularly provide participant progress reports to referring providers using our two-way communication system.

Take the next step, get started today. Contact PreventionLink at (301) 883-7220.

  • Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (must provide documentation)
  • Other test results findings, such as HbA1c, oral glucose tolerance test, and/or fasting plasma glucose (your doctor will decide)
  • Documentation of a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes
  • Diagnosis must be made using one of the following criteria:
    • Fasting blood glucose ≥126mg/dL; “fasting” is defined as no caloric intake for at least 8 hours
    • 2-hour plasma glucose ≥200mg/dL during a 75g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
    • HbA1c ≥6.5%; this test should be performed by a laboratory
    • Random plasma glucose ≥200mg/dL with symptoms of hyperglycemia
    • If no signs of hyperglycemia, diagnosis requires an abnormal test result from the same sample or two separate test samples