Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program (DSMES)

WNYICC's Accredited DSMES Program combines Individual Nutrition Counseling with a Registered Dietitian PLUS an evidence-based facilitated Group Diabetes Self-Management Program delivered by our trusted service network members.

Individual Nutrition Therapy: with Registered Dietitian                                          

Accredited and curriculum approved by ADCES*                                                                                                                       *ADCES: Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists

Group Support: evidence-based Diabetes Self-Management Program              

Proven Outcomes:

• Participants on average reduce A1c by 3.8%
• 78% of participants lose weight or remain stable
• 50% reduction in sweets intake
• 34% increas in vegetable intake
• 73% increase in participant confidence level to manage diabetes

Eligiblity:

• Participant must have Type II Diabetes diagnosis
• Participant must have signed referral from practitioner treating for diabetes
• Program is currently covered by the following health insurance plans:
  • Independent Health Medicare Advantage and Commercial plans
  • Univera Medicare Advantage and Commercial plans

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