
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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