Diabetes Self-Management Education
Self-Management and Metabolic Wellness
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Diabetes Self-Management Education — Learning That Actually Fits Your Life
Diabetes Self-Management Education — or DSME — is a program backed by research and recognized by health authorities across the country as one of the most effective tools for helping people with diabetes live healthier, fuller lives. But what that means at Austin Diabetes Services is something more specific than a textbook definition.
It means learning what your glucose numbers actually mean — for the first time, in a setting where you feel comfortable enough to ask the question you have been afraid to ask for years.
It means figuring out how to manage your meals without having to buy separate food from the rest of your family, cook two different dinners, or give up the dishes that have been on your table your whole life.
Our classes are free, held in places you already know and trust, like our offices, churches, community centers, and places in Travis County neighborhoods. They are also held in two languages. Our lessons cover the 10 required ADCES topics for good diabetes self-management instruction. They are taught in a way that fits your schedule, your family, and your budget. You don't need insurance. Just truthful, useful lessons based on the real life you're living.
Understanding Diabetes — And What You Can Do About It
Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body manages sugar in your blood. When your body cannot produce enough insulin — the hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into your cells for energy — glucose builds up in the bloodstream. Over time, unmanaged high blood sugar can affect your heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and feet.
It is one of the most common chronic conditions in our community — and one of the most manageable, when you have the right education, tools, and support around you.
Find your class
We offer this program in Austin and in El Paso. Choose your city to see available times and reserve your spot.
A program of Austin Diabetes Services
Voluntary. Give what you can — or book without donating.
A program of Frontera Diabetes Services
Voluntary. Give what you can — or book without donating.