The PILL Podcast

Episode 9: Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)

Stephen Season 2 Episode 2

This episode of the PILL Podcast examines the succes of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES). DSMES can help you learn to manage your diabetes as part of your daily life. DSME is proven to:

  • Improve blood sugar control leading to decreased risk for diabetes complications
  • Increase self-confidence about taking care of your diabetes
  • Increase healthy eating and physical activity
  • Improve quality of life

Lynette Renner interviews a patient, Samuel Stidham with input from Dr. Kristen Stakelin.