Improve Outcomes With DSMES
See how we're working towards reducing barriers and improving access to DSMES.
Value of DSMES: An Essential Service for Improved Outcomes
The evidence is clear: Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) improves A1C, reduces the onset/worsening of diabetes-related complications, enhances the quality of life and fosters healthy coping strategies to decrease diabetes-related distress.
To ensure this essential service is available to every person affected by diabetes, prediabetes or other cardiometabolic conditions, it's crucial that health systems, payers, providers and the diabetes care team work together to reduce barriers and improve access to DSMES.
In 2020, ADCES® joined with six other health care organizations to co-publish a consensus report outlining compelling evidence for the increased utilization of this valuable service and improved outcomes with DSMES.
DSMES Consensus Report
Diabetes Self-management Education and Support in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Consensus Report
The DSMES consensus report was developed by authors from ADCES, the American Diabetes Association, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Academy of PAs, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Pharmacists Association.
This joint effort provides details on the four key times to implement DSMES and specific recommendations for both clinicians and the health system to improve access to DSMES and increase the utilization of and participation in these services.
Key Points Addressed in This Report
- Evidence on the value of DSMES in adults with Type 2 diabetes
- The four key times to implement DSMES services
- Specific recommendations for payers, providers and health systems to improve access to DSMES and utilization thereof
- Importance of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in a diabetes management plan
- Guidance to reduce or remove barriers to DSMES referral and participation
Advocate DSMES With This Presentation
Advocate for referrals to DSMES in your health system, practice group and community with a downloadable, customizable PowerPoint presentation from the 2020 DSMES Consensus Report.
