Where can I find materials to educate patients about DSME?
Materials are available for patient DSME education. Find them here.
Patient Education Resources
| Resource | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CDC DSMES for People With Diabetes | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Webpage providing a basic overview of what DSME/DSMES is and when it can help patients. |
| CDC Diabetes Kickstart Videos | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Videos that provide basic self-care information for managing diabetes, including topics such as diet, exercise, etc. |
| Changing the Conversation Video | Mytonomy, Inc. | An inspirational video that seeks to change the perception of those living with diabetes and move past diabetes stigma. |
| DSME Support for Adults Algorithm Action Steps | Diabeteseducator.org/Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists | This algorithm of action steps for DSME for adults with type 2 diabetes provides a brief, useful onge-page overview for educators and clinicians. |
| Considering DSME for Older Adults | Diabetes Spectrum/American Diabetes Association | An overview of general principles and practical applications of DSME when working with older adults. Includes case studies. |