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1. What is Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME)?

It's a series of classes presented by knowledgeable healthcare professionals designed to help Type II diabetics or pre-diabetics learn what they can do to help keep their blood sugar within acceptable levels. Along with appropriate medical care, adopting the lifestyle changes taught in DSME classes are skills you'll need to help stay in control.

2. Why is it important to keep blood sugar under control?

In the long term, uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to financially and emotionally devastating complications such as heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, lower limb amputation, and death.

3. Who will benefit from DSME?

Those adults recently diagnosed with Type II Diabetes or pre-diabetes who are ready to make healthy lifestyle changes. Diabetics who received little or no self-management education when first diagnosed or those who need a 'refresher' can certainly benefit. The earlier a participant begins appropriate management, the better the long-term outcome.

4. Where and when will the DSME classes be held?

We are currently working with a lot of wonderful people and agencies in order to make the classes convenient for you. Please contact us for more information. If you would like group classes to be held at your church, business or civic agency, let us know! Call 903-798-3250 Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 6 p.m.

5. Where can I find more information?

For more information on Type II diabetes, risk factors, statistics, etc. visit Texas' Department of State Health Services website.