Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
Erin and Riley Widener fighting to Stop Diabetes!
People with diabetes are at a higher risk for severe health complications, such as blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, and amputations. Fortunately, better health management can help people with diabetes live longer and healthier lives.
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) services teach participants skills to take ownership of their daily diabetes management, including how to check blood sugar, develop routines to take medication, incorporate healthy eating and activity into daily life, and cope with stress and diabetes distress. Education is provided by a healthcare team trained to help people with diabetes set, reach, and maintain their health goals.
Benefits of DSMES participation can include:
- Improved hemoglobin A1c levels (the 2-3 month average of blood sugar levels)
- Improved control of blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Higher rates of medication adherence
- Fewer or less severe diabetes-related complications
- Healthier lifestyle behaviors
- Decreased health care costs.
DSMES Services in Alaska:
Anchorage
Alaska Regional Hospital
2801 Debarr Rd
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-264-1383
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Providence Diabetes and Nutrition Center
3340 Providence Dr. A Tower Suite A453
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-212-7980
Spanish: Yes
Southcentral Foundation Diabetes Education Program
4320 Diplomacy Drive, Suite 1121
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-729-4380
Bethel
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
YKHC Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
PO Box 528
Bethel, AK 99559
Phone: 907-543-6049
Fairbanks
Tanana Chiefs Conference
Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center
1717 West Cowles Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: 907-451-6682, ext. 3777
Tanana Valley Clinic
Diabetes & Nutrition Education Center
1001 Noble St. Suite 450
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: 907-458-2676
Spanish: Yes
Homer
South Peninsula Hospital
Diabetes Education Program
4300 Bartlett Street
Homer, AK 99603
Phone: 907-235-0311
Spanish: Yes
Juneau
Bartlett Regional Hospital Diabetes Education Program
3260 Hospital Drive
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-796-8649
Ketchikan
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center
Diabetes Education Services
3100 Tongass Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-228-7685
Ketchikan Indian Community
2960 Tongass Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-228-9426
Janai Meyer Nutrition & Lactation, LLC
25 Jefferson Way, Suite 101B
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-220-9920
Soldotna
Central Peninsula Hospital
Diabetes Care Center
250 Hospital Place
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: 907-714-4726
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For more information, contact: Diabetes@alaska.gov