Diabetes Self Management Education Program
The Diabetes Self Management Education Program provides strategies for successful management of diabetes for the active duty, dependents, and retirees. The class is a two part series scheduled on a two week rotating basis. The Diabetes Classes are self-referral and do not require a doctors consult. Participants need to complete Part 1 to attend Part 2.
Part 1 and part 2 can be booked through the Endocrinology Clinic at 757-953-2116.
What to Bring
Glucose log, meal plan, questions, information to share, support, spouse, significant other.
- To ensure an optimal learning experience, we ask that you not bring children. Child care is available at the Child Waiting Center by calling 953-6904.
- Please park in the parking garage.
Point of Contact
Endocrinology Division, Diabetes Clinic, 757-953-2116.
Diabetes Self Management Education Program
Location: Endocrinology Clinic, Building 2, 2nd floor., Suite 2E
When: Check-in 7:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Class 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Part 1:
- Introduction to Diabetes
- Prevention of Complications
- Medications
- Hypo/Hyperglycemia
- Sick Day Management
- Glucometer and Pattern Management
Part 2:
- Nutrition Management
- Dining Out
- Exercise
- Stress Management
- Foot Care
- Goal Setting and Problem Solving
"The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth diabetes self-management education program has been awarded continued Recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) since 2006. This program offers high-quality education services to the patient it serves. The ADA Education Recognition assures that approved education programs have met the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Program."