The PILL Podcast
Presented by UK Healthcare, an introduction to the Kentucky Regional Extension Center's discussion of Quality Improvement
The PILL Podcast
Episode 9: Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
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Season 2
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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.