Diabetes Self Management Training

The Diabetes Self-Management Training Program (DSMT)  increases a patients knowledge and skills about diabetes by working with a certified diabetes instructor to learn how to manage their diabetes. By focusing on self-care behaviors such as healthy eating, exercise, monitoring and more, participants can lower their blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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When should I refer a patient to DSMT?

• Patient who is diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes 
• Patient who has had issues with controlling blood sugar levels
• Patient experiencing health problems due to diabetes

Why should I refer my patient to DSMT?

• Proven to lower blood sugar, blood pressure, emergency room visits and health problems due to diabetes
• Proven to increase skills of taking care of diabetes and overall quality of life

How do I refer my patient?

• Providers can refer patients through EPIC with a REF 20. See Epic Referral Instructions.
• Fax this Order for Diabetes Self-Management Training to 410-225-8395.
• Complete this online form 
• Call 410-225-8380.

Please note that patients with prediabetes are not eligible for the DSMT program and should join our Diabetes Prevention Program.