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Holland Hospital Diabetes

Self-Management Education Program

Talk to your doctor about a referral to Holland Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Education Program (DSMEP.)

Holland Hospital's Certified Diabetes Nurse Educators and Registered Dietitians provide comprehensive education for successful management of diabetes.

 


Related links:

American Diabetes Association

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse


A physician referral is required. For added convenience, you can download the

DSMEP referral form.

You should participate if you are:

  • Newly diagnosed with diabetes
  • Starting a new treatment plan
  • Interested in the latest treatment options
  • Struggling with food choices

Benefits include:

  • Increased energy levels
  • Decreased risk of eye, foot and kidney and cardiovascular diseases
  • Improved quality of life

First Steps:

  • 1:1 consultation with a certified diabetes educator
  • Comprehensive health history
  • Review of lifestyle habits

Goals of the program:

  • To maintain target levels of the ABCs of diabetes control

A — A1C test 

B — Blood Pressure

C — Cholesterol

 

 

 

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Diabetes Self-Management Education brochure (PDF, 153KB) PDF

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Diabetes Self-Management Education Program

602 Michigan Ave.

Holland, MI 49423

(616) 394-3270