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UM Midtown's certified diabetes educator goes over what you can learn from the Diabetes Self-Management Training program.
There is no one secret on how to lower blood sugar. The fact is, managing your diabetes is an ongoing process that involves a lot of working parts, such as:
Understanding these working parts is the key to creating a strategy for lowering your blood sugar that will work for you. While this can seem like a lot to do on your own, you do not have to do it alone!
Download our Free Guide to Diabetes Care. Learn more about diabetes versus pre-diabetes, when it is time to see a specialist, and how the University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology can help you and your family manage all forms of diabetes and any related conditions.
At the UM Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology's Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) program, you can learn from a diabetes educator in a collaborative setting with a small group of patients who can provide support and share their own experiences.
The program includes an individual assessment by a certified diabetes instructor and a total of 10 hours of diabetes education. In a group setting, participants work with the educator and each other to learn more about how to control their blood sugar.
Check with your insurance plan regarding coverage for DSMT programs. A physician referral is required prior to beginning the program. Ask your provider for a referral to our Diabetes Self-Management Training Program.
Healthcare Providers: Learn how to make a referral to DSMT.