Program Overview

Introduction to University Programs

The university offers a range of programs focused on diabetes prevention and care, including the intensive Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (iDSMES) program.

Program Overview

Intensive Diabetes Self-Management, Education and Support

This program aims to augment diabetes self-management among people with diabetes through improving related knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy in group sessions of 10-15 patients per class. The program is designed to continue diabetes education beyond the Standard DSMES.

Program Components

• Phase-1 (months 1-2) Standard DSMES: Refresh knowledge about diabetes, self-care, and nutritional management, and work with certified diabetes care and education specialists and a dietitian to achieve goals.
  • This phase focuses on foundational knowledge and goal setting.
• Phase-2 (months 3-8) Lifestyle Coaching: Learn fundamental skills to make lifestyle changes with lifestyle coaches. Improve skills in dealing with environmental elements and psychological and emotional issues that may hinder the achievement of lifestyle goals and maintenance of long-term change. Meet for 1-hour interactive once monthly sessions.
  • This phase emphasizes lifestyle adjustments and coping strategies.
• Phase-3 (months 9-12) Journey for Control's U.S. Diabetes Conversation Map®: Engage in a free-flowing dialogue with peers and trainers, learning about diabetes and self-care management. Meet for 1-hour interactive once monthly sessions.
  • This phase uses interactive dialogue to deepen understanding and self-management skills.

Other University Programs

The university also offers other programs, including:

• Lifestyle Coach Training
• Prediabetes Classes (PreventT2®)
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
• Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)
• Geri-Fit®
• Health Coaches for Hypertension Control (HCHC)
• Walk With Ease (WWE)
• Bright Bodies Program (BBP)

These programs are designed to support various aspects of health and wellness, particularly focusing on diabetes and chronic disease management.